Tammie Brown

(Tammie Brown)

As New York gears up for another season of RuPaul’s Drag Race this week (and all the boisterous bar events that entails, see p.14) a standout contestant from the first season of the drag competition show is also coming to town, bringing her unique brand of wacky humor with her.

With her retro look and penchant for off-the-wall statements, Tammie Brown made an immediate impression on the first season of Drag Race, and later on Drag Race: All Stars. Starting February 22, she’s bringing her new show, Walking Children In Nature, to the Laurie Beechman, which will feature Brown’s original songs and music.

“I must say Tina Turner is a real motivator in my music. Jimmy Buffet, the Talking Heads, a lot of disco and even the old time entertainers from the golden age of Hollywood. I have a creative partner that I work with on some of my songs, or I will write some myself. It’s all very organic.”

Choose one in each grouping:

Winter Accessory: stole, hat, fur, muff
Let’s skip the fur. It’s out of date and you want to steer clear of PETA!

Favorite Shirley Temple movie: The Little Princess, Curly Top, Heidi, Bright Eyes
The Little Princess. Great story and fun!

Short Answer:

What was the best part about appearing on RuPaul’s Drag Race?
The recognition. I love the fans, and I am living my dream.

Do you have a favorite RuPaul song?
“Snap Shot” from the Foxy La dy album.

What are some tips that you have for kids who want to start doing drag?
When you do drag, do it for yourself. It’s your god given expression. Oh, and be nice!

What’s your go-to drink?
Top-quality champagne. Or sweet tea.

What would be your advice to anyone looking get more involved with helping children?
Good question. Listen to their needs. We all can be mentors.

What’s a trend you wish would die?
You don’t have to wish for them to die, they always pass.

What’s one of your favorite quotes?
“If you get the turn of the stomach move with the thought.” —Tina Turner

What’s in your fridge?
Lots of greens. I love salads. Yum Yum. And some baking soda to keep out the odors.

What would be your biggest words of advice to this season’s Drag Race contestants?
Ride the wave and have appreciation. And respect your fanz.

What’s the most played song on your iPod?
Amanda Lear’s ”Follow Me”.

Who are the biggest people that you think influence the drag that you do?
Lady Bunny, Josephine Baker, Joan Crawford and even Dottie West.

Where did the idea for Tammie Brown come from?
I always wanted to be doing drag and be in show biz It’s all me Dynamite!