Gypsy, Louise Hovick

Nobody laughs at me! Because I laugh first, at me! Me, from Seattle! Me, with no education! Me, with no talent, as you kept reminding me my whole life! Well, Mama, look at me now! I’m a star! Look! Look how I live! Look at my friends! Look where I’m going! I’m not staying in burlesque! I’m moving! Maybe up, maybe down! But wherever it is, I’m enjoying it! I’m having the time of my life, because for the first time, it is my life! And I love it! I love every second of it, and I’ll be damned if you’re gonna take it away from me! I am Gypsy Rose Lee! And I love her! And if you don’t, you can just clear out now!