Ep18; Being Human#3; Rory O'Neill AKA Panti

In this episode we talk to Rory O’Neill.Many of you will know Rory as Panti, his drag queen alter ego. Rory is an activist and an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.Panti’s ‘Noble Call’ at Dublin Castle on the day of the Same-Sex Marriage Referendum result was historic and her Noble Call at the Abbey got global attention.  In our chat Rory speaks passionately about his Queen life and how the world was built for a straight Rory.He describes beautifully how he cared for his dying father and also about confronting his own mortality in his 20s.There is also chat about the therapeutic power of drag.It is an uplifting conversation in which Rory’s good humour shines through.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.