Candy darling was a Warhol star, she was a transvestite. The website listed below gives a short biography of her life including childhood. It also takes a look at the development of her name and some of the movies she appeared in and how she progressed as an actor.
I think the most interesting part of the information listed on her was the section that detailed her experience in the movie Women in Revolt. Her co-stars and herself, did not get along well and neither did the directors with the actors. I think a lot of very interesting conversation was listed that lets you get a glimpse into the fireball she was. She was needless to say a very strong personality.
She died of leukemia and left a goodbye letter to some of her friends. This is listed at the end of the page:
I think the most interesting part of the information listed on her was the section that detailed her experience in the movie Women in Revolt. Her co-stars and herself, did not get along well and neither did the directors with the actors. I think a lot of very interesting conversation was listed that lets you get a glimpse into the fireball she was. She was needless to say a very strong personality.
She died of leukemia and left a goodbye letter to some of her friends. This is listed at the end of the page:
To whom it may concern
By the time you read this I will be gone. Unfortunately before my death I had no desire left for life. Even with all my friends and my career on the upswing I felt too empty to go on in this unreal existence. I am just so bored by everything. You might say bored to death. It may sound ridiculous but is true. I have arranged my own funeral arrangements with a guest list and it is paid for. I would like to say goodbye to Jackie Curtis, I think you're fabulous. Holly, Sam Green a true friend and noble person, Ron Link I'll never forget you, Andy Warhol what can I say, Paul Morrissey, Lennie you know I loved you, Andy you too, Jeremiah don't take it too badly just remember what a bitch I was, Geraldine I guess you saw it coming. Richard Turley & Richard Golub I know I could've been a star but I decided I didn't want it. Manuel, I'm better off now. Terry I love you. Susan I am sorry, did you know I couldn't last I always knew it. I wish I could meet you all again.
Goodbye for NowLove Always
Candy Darling
Tinkerbell HI!
Peter Hujar, Candy Darling on Her Deathbed, 1974. Vintage gelatin silver print, 15 7/8 x 19 7/8 in. Courtesy Matthew Marks Gallery, New York
http://www.nyu.edu/greyart/exhibits/downtown/portraits1.htmlIn the letter there is a sense of unreal optimism as in there is something better waiting for me. The letter has a kind of upbeat tone to it and does not make her sound defeated by the disease, she is merely moving on.
see also
http://www.screenhead.com/funny/art/
http://www.delijst.net/delijst/filedump/index.php
for a treasure trove of related chotkes . .
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