When Samuel was a kid, the fact his mother was a sex therapist embarrassed him. Now that's he's a grown up, he's so proud of her he wants to talk about it on stage.
\r\nSamuel Leighton-Dore is a multidisciplinary artist and writer based on the Gold Coast. Sam writes for SBS Life and produces work spanning ceramics, LED neon, illustration, animation and painting. His book of illustrations, How To Be A Big Strong Man, was released in August 2019. His first solo exhibition, Fragile Masculinity, Handle With Care, formed part of this year's Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival. His second solo exhibition, Crying In The Leagues Club, opened in October at Ambush Gallery in Canberra. To quote Benjamin Law, his works are a “big-hearted, happily subversive, technicolour-hug”.
\r\nQueerstories is an LGBTQI+ storytelling night programmed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For Queerstories event dates, visit www.maevemarsden.com, and follow Queerstories on Facebook.
\r\nThe Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia.
\r\nTo support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter
\r\nAnd for gay stuff and insomnia rants follow me - Maeve Marsden - on Twitter and Instagram.
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