If you see Storme wish her Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday. She turns 87 today.
Here's a small part of Storme's story: 
“I chopped off my hair, put on men’s clothes, and joined the Jewel Box Review!” The Jewel Box Review was a multi-racial drag revue that toured the country in the fifties, sixties and seventies. The only female member of the troupe, Stormé served as stage manager, musical arranger, emcee and “mother” of the troupe for fourteen years.
“But you’re an important activist, too,” Debbie reminded her. “Could you tell us about your role in the Stonewall rebellion?”
“They ask me, why do you want to be a target like that?” Stormé said, referring to her leadership role in the gay rights struggle. “They’ll stab you in the back, they’ll hit you, they’ll shoot you.” She paused to reflect and then said, “But honey, they’re all dead, and I’m still here!”
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