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	'''Amanda Lepore''' is an [[American]] [[glamour model\|model]], nightlife and fashion icon, [[performance artist]], recording artist and public figure. She has appeared in advertising for numerous companies, including M.A.C. Cosmetics, Mego Jeans, The Blonds, Swatch, CAMP Cosmetics, and Heatherette, which has used her likeness on clothing as well as hiring her as a model. Lepore is also noted as a regular subject in photographer [[David LaChapelle]]'s work, serving as his muse, as well as many other photographers including [[Marco Ovando]] and [[Terry Richardson]]. She participated in his ''Artists and Prostitutes 1985-2005'' exhibit in New York, where she "lived" in a voyeuristic life-sized set.<ref name="lachapelle">LaChapelle, David, (2005). ''Artists And Prostitutes'' Taschen America Llc, ISBN 978-3-8228-1617-2</ref><ref name="williford">Williford, Daniel (2009). [http://www.borderlands.net.au/vol8no2_2009/williford_queer.pdf Queer Aesthetics.] ''Borderlands'', Vol. 8. No. 2.</ref> Amanda Lepore has also released several singles, many written by and/or recorded with Cazwell. In 2011 she released her full-length debut album ''I...Amanda Lepore'' on Peace Bisquit.		'''Amanda Lepore''' is an [[American]] [[glamour model\|model]], nightlife and fashion icon, [[performance artist]], recording artist and public figure. She has appeared in advertising for numerous companies, including M.A.C. Cosmetics, Mego Jeans, The Blonds, Swatch, CAMP Cosmetics, and Heatherette, which has used her likeness on clothing as well as hiring her as a model. Lepore is also noted as a regular subject in photographer David LaChapelle's work, serving as his muse, as well as many other photographers including Marco Ovando and Terry Richardson. She participated in his ''Artists and Prostitutes 1985-2005'' exhibit in New York, where she "lived" in a voyeuristic life-sized set.<ref name="lachapelle">LaChapelle, David, (2005). ''Artists And Prostitutes'' Taschen America Llc, ISBN 978-3-8228-1617-2</ref><ref name="williford">Williford, Daniel (2009). [http://www.borderlands.net.au/vol8no2_2009/williford_queer.pdf Queer Aesthetics.] ''Borderlands'', Vol. 8. No. 2.</ref> Amanda Lepore has also released several singles, many written by and/or recorded with Cazwell. In 2011 she released her full-length debut album ''I...Amanda Lepore'' on Peace Bisquit.

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	Her first single, "Deeper," is a 2003 trance dance song written by Wigstock drag queen Lady Bunny.<ref name="pagesix">Page Six (July 10, 2003). [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/nypost/access/356868251.html?dids=356868251:356868251&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT How Lopez lost ''Vogue'' cover.] ''New York Post''</ref>		Her first single, "Deeper," is a 2003 trance dance song written by Wigstock drag queen Lady Bunny.<ref name="pagesix">Page Six (July 10, 2003). [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/nypost/access/356868251.html?dids=356868251:356868251&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT How Lopez lost ''Vogue'' cover.] ''New York Post''</ref>

	In 2005 Lepore released her first album, ''Introducing... Amanda Lepore'', which contains "Champagne" and "My Hair Looks Fierce". In 2007 she released two remix albums, ''Fierce Pussy'' and ''My Pussy E.P.'' Lepore also sings the main title for ''Another Gay Movie'', "I Know What Boys Like". She also performs "Cotton Candy", from the soundtrack of ''Another Gay Sequel''.<ref name="Monroe">Monroe, Kennidi (December 22, 2008). [http://blip.tv/file/1603130/ Interview: Season Finale, with Amanda Lepore.] ~~''TrannyTalk 101''~~</ref>		In 2005 Lepore released her first album, ''Introducing... Amanda Lepore'', which contains "Champagne" and "My Hair Looks Fierce". In 2007 she released two remix albums, ''Fierce Pussy'' and ''My Pussy E.P.'' Lepore also sings the main title for ''Another Gay Movie'', "I Know What Boys Like". She also performs "Cotton Candy", from the soundtrack of ''Another Gay Sequel''.<ref name="Monroe">Monroe, Kennidi (December 22, 2008). [http://blip.tv/file/1603130/ Interview: Season Finale, with Amanda Lepore.]</ref>

	Lepore was a part of True Colors Tour 2007, a 15-city North American benefit tour sponsored by the Logo channel, hosted by comedian [[Margaret Cho]] and headlined by Cyndi Lauper.<ref name="chinen">Chinen, Nate (June 20, 2007). [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/20/arts/music/20true.html Power to the People (and Some Pop Too).] ''New York Times''</ref> The tour benefited the Human Rights Campaign, PFLAG and the Matthew Shepard Foundation, and it included Erasure, Debbie Harry, The Gossip, Rufus Wainwright, The Dresden Dolls, The MisShapes, Rosie O'Donnell, Indigo Girls, The Cliks and other special guests. In 2009, Lepore performed at the Majestic Theatre during Metro Pride Fest in Detroit with The Divas of the Majestic: A Divine Lites Productions and Founder, Electra Lites.<ref name="pridesource">Staff report (July 16, 2009). [http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=35924 Electra Lites to leave Detroit.] ''PrideSource''</ref> In June of 2011 she debuted her album ''I...Amanda Lepore'' at the Highline Ballroom with Cazwell, Kat Deluna, Neon Hitch, Ana Matronic, Jonté and many others.		Lepore was a part of True Colors Tour 2007, a 15-city North American benefit tour sponsored by the Logo channel, hosted by comedian [[Margaret Cho]] and headlined by Cyndi Lauper.<ref name="chinen">Chinen, Nate (June 20, 2007). [http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/20/arts/music/20true.html Power to the People (and Some Pop Too).] ''New York Times''</ref> The tour benefited the Human Rights Campaign, PFLAG and the Matthew Shepard Foundation, and it included Erasure, Debbie Harry, The Gossip, Rufus Wainwright, The Dresden Dolls, The MisShapes, Rosie O'Donnell, Indigo Girls, The Cliks and other special guests. In 2009, Lepore performed at the Majestic Theatre during Metro Pride Fest in Detroit with The Divas of the Majestic: A Divine Lites Productions and Founder, Electra Lites.<ref name="pridesource">Staff report (July 16, 2009). [http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=35924 Electra Lites to leave Detroit.] ''PrideSource''</ref> In June of 2011 she debuted her album ''I...Amanda Lepore'' at the Highline Ballroom with Cazwell, Kat Deluna, Neon Hitch, Ana Matronic, Jonté and many others.
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	== Merchandise ==		== Merchandise ==
	In October 1999 Swatch released ~~"Time Tranny",~~ a watch designed by LaChapelle with Lepore on the face displaying a printed crack on the glass and marble stripes as the background. A second version displays no cracked glass and a blue and yellow striped background.<ref name="clark">Clark, Hazel; Brody, David (2009). ''Design Studies: A Reader,'' p. 493. Berg, ISBN 978-1-84788-236-3</ref> In April 2006, Integrity Toys launched an Amanda Lepore doll produced by Jason Wu as a benefit for AIDS charities.<ref name="lopez">Lopez, Vincent (May 9, 2006). Toys, p. 64. ''The Advocate''</ref> Lepore has a line of cosmetics in partnership with CAMP Cosmetics called "Collection Lepore", as well as a signature perfume.<ref name="iannacci">Iannacci, Elio (March 17, 2011). [http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/03/17/177042/ The new transsexual chic.] ''Macleans''</ref>		In October 1999 Swatch released a watch designed by LaChapelle with Lepore on the face displaying a printed crack on the glass and marble stripes as the background. A second version displays no cracked glass and a blue and yellow striped background.<ref name="clark">Clark, Hazel; Brody, David (2009). ''Design Studies: A Reader,'' p. 493. Berg, ISBN 978-1-84788-236-3</ref> In April 2006, Integrity Toys launched an Amanda Lepore doll produced by Jason Wu as a benefit for AIDS charities.<ref name="lopez">Lopez, Vincent (May 9, 2006). Toys, p. 64. ''The Advocate''</ref> Lepore has a line of cosmetics in partnership with CAMP Cosmetics called "Collection Lepore", as well as a signature perfume.<ref name="iannacci">Iannacci, Elio (March 17, 2011). [http://www2.macleans.ca/2011/03/17/177042/ The new transsexual chic.] ''Macleans''</ref>

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	'''Amanda Lepore''' is an [[American]] [[glamour model\|model]], nightlife and fashion icon, [[performance artist]], recording artist and ~~[[transgender]]~~ public figure. She has appeared in advertising for numerous companies, including M.A.C. Cosmetics, Mego Jeans, The Blonds, Swatch, CAMP Cosmetics, and Heatherette, which has used her likeness on clothing as well as hiring her as a model. Lepore is also noted as a regular subject in photographer [[David LaChapelle]]'s work, serving as his muse, as well as many other photographers including [[Marco Ovando]] and [[Terry Richardson]]. She participated in his ''Artists and Prostitutes 1985-2005'' exhibit in New York, where she "lived" in a voyeuristic life-sized set.<ref name="lachapelle">LaChapelle, David, (2005). ''Artists And Prostitutes'' Taschen America Llc, ISBN 978-3-8228-1617-2</ref><ref name="williford">Williford, Daniel (2009). [http://www.borderlands.net.au/vol8no2_2009/williford_queer.pdf Queer Aesthetics.] ''Borderlands'', Vol. 8. No. 2.</ref> Amanda Lepore has also released several singles, many written by and/or recorded with Cazwell. In 2011 she released her full-length debut album ''I...Amanda Lepore'' on Peace Bisquit.		'''Amanda Lepore''' is an [[American]] [[glamour model\|model]], nightlife and fashion icon, [[performance artist]], recording artist and public figure. She has appeared in advertising for numerous companies, including M.A.C. Cosmetics, Mego Jeans, The Blonds, Swatch, CAMP Cosmetics, and Heatherette, which has used her likeness on clothing as well as hiring her as a model. Lepore is also noted as a regular subject in photographer [[David LaChapelle]]'s work, serving as his muse, as well as many other photographers including [[Marco Ovando]] and [[Terry Richardson]]. She participated in his ''Artists and Prostitutes 1985-2005'' exhibit in New York, where she "lived" in a voyeuristic life-sized set.<ref name="lachapelle">LaChapelle, David, (2005). ''Artists And Prostitutes'' Taschen America Llc, ISBN 978-3-8228-1617-2</ref><ref name="williford">Williford, Daniel (2009). [http://www.borderlands.net.au/vol8no2_2009/williford_queer.pdf Queer Aesthetics.] ''Borderlands'', Vol. 8. No. 2.</ref> Amanda Lepore has also released several singles, many written by and/or recorded with Cazwell. In 2011 she released her full-length debut album ''I...Amanda Lepore'' on Peace Bisquit.

	== Early life ==		== Early life ==
	Lepore ~~was born Armand~~<ref name="olding">Olding, Rachel (February 27, 2010) [http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/articles/2010/02/26/1266687151097.html Fantastic plastic.] ''Sydney Morning Herald''</ref>~~, growing~~ up in the Essex County community of Cedar Grove, New Jersey.<ref>Peden, Lauren David. [http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/people/2005/9/28/5249/Shopping-withAmanda-Lepore "Shopping with...Amanda Lepore"], ''Dominican Today'', September 28, 2005. Accessed July 6, 2011. "But that's what makes Amanda (nee Armand) Lepore from Cedar Grove, New Jersey so great. The boy who grew up to be a Vargas pinup girl may be all manufactured artifice on the outside - huge blond hair, huge red lips, huge gravity-defying boobs."</ref><ref name="musto">Musto, Michael (March 11, 2008). [http://www.villagevoice.com/2008-03-11/columns/christian-from-project-runway-has-a-boyfriend/2/ Christian From Project Runway Has a Boyfriend!] ''Village Voice''</ref> Lepore told a reporter "from day one she knew she was a girl," and in her early teens she began making costumes for a transgender go-go dancer in exchange for hormones.<ref name="olding"/> Already isolated from her peers, her parents soon withdrew her from public school and hired a private tutor, then took her to a psychologist who helped her obtain a hormone prescription to properly transition.<ref name=mao>[http://web.archive.org/web/20081103081453/http://www.amandaleporeonline.com/press/amandastory01.php Amanda's Story on amandaleporeonline.com] via Internet Archive</ref> At the age of 17, and through a legal loophole, Lepore both married the son of a wealthy business owner and was granted sex reassignment surgery.<ref name=mao/> After several years as a suburban housewife and seeking new independence, Lepore relocated to New York City in 1989. In the early 1990s, as she established her career as a nightlife figure, Lepore spent her days working in a nail salon, as a [[dominatrix]]<ref name=mao/>, and later as a cosmetics salesgirl for Patricia Field. After meeting David LaChapelle one evening while hosting at Bowery Bar, she began collaborating with him and ultimately achieved international acclaim as his muse.<ref name=mao/>		Lepore <ref name="olding">Olding, Rachel (February 27, 2010) [http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/articles/2010/02/26/1266687151097.html Fantastic plastic.] ''Sydney Morning Herald''</ref> grew up in the Essex County community of Cedar Grove, New Jersey.<ref>Peden, Lauren David. [http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/people/2005/9/28/5249/Shopping-withAmanda-Lepore "Shopping with...Amanda Lepore"], ''Dominican Today'', September 28, 2005. Accessed July 6, 2011. "But that's what makes Amanda (nee Armand) Lepore from Cedar Grove, New Jersey so great. The boy who grew up to be a Vargas pinup girl may be all manufactured artifice on the outside - huge blond hair, huge red lips, huge gravity-defying boobs."</ref><ref name="musto">Musto, Michael (March 11, 2008). [http://www.villagevoice.com/2008-03-11/columns/christian-from-project-runway-has-a-boyfriend/2/ Christian From Project Runway Has a Boyfriend!] ''Village Voice''</ref> Lepore, a transgender woman, told a reporter "from day one she knew she was a girl," and in her early teens she began making costumes for a transgender go-go dancer in exchange for hormones.<ref name="olding"/> Already isolated from her peers, her parents soon withdrew her from public school and hired a private tutor, then took her to a psychologist who helped her obtain a hormone prescription to properly transition.<ref name=mao>[http://web.archive.org/web/20081103081453/http://www.amandaleporeonline.com/press/amandastory01.php Amanda's Story on amandaleporeonline.com] via Internet Archive</ref> At the age of 17, and through a legal loophole, Lepore both married the son of a wealthy business owner and was granted sex reassignment surgery.<ref name=mao/> After several years as a suburban housewife and seeking new independence, Lepore relocated to New York City in 1989. In the early 1990s, as she established her career as a nightlife figure, Lepore spent her days working in a nail salon, as a [[dominatrix]]<ref name=mao/>, and later as a cosmetics salesgirl for Patricia Field. After meeting David LaChapelle one evening while hosting at Bowery Bar, she began collaborating with him and ultimately achieved international acclaim as his muse.<ref name=mao/>

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	'''Amanda Lepore''' is an [[American]] [[glamour model\|model]], nightlife and fashion icon, performance artist, recording artist and [[transgender]] public figure. She has appeared in advertising for numerous companies, including M.A.C. Cosmetics, Mego Jeans, The Blonds, Swatch, CAMP Cosmetics, and Heatherette, which has used her likeness on clothing as well as hiring her as a model. Lepore is also noted as a regular subject in photographer [[David LaChapelle]]'s work, serving as his muse, as well as many other photographers including [[Marco Ovando]] and [[Terry Richardson]]. She participated in his ''Artists and Prostitutes 1985-2005'' exhibit in New York, where she "lived" in a voyeuristic life-sized set.<ref name="lachapelle">LaChapelle, David, (2005). ''Artists And Prostitutes'' Taschen America Llc, ISBN 978-3-8228-1617-2</ref><ref name="williford">Williford, Daniel (2009). [http://www.borderlands.net.au/vol8no2_2009/williford_queer.pdf Queer Aesthetics.] ''Borderlands'', Vol. 8. No. 2.</ref> Amanda Lepore has also released several singles, many written by and/or recorded with Cazwell. In 2011 she released her full-length debut album ''I...Amanda Lepore'' on Peace Bisquit.		'''Amanda Lepore''' is an [[American]] [[glamour model\|model]], nightlife and fashion icon, [[performance artist]], recording artist and [[transgender]] public figure. She has appeared in advertising for numerous companies, including M.A.C. Cosmetics, Mego Jeans, The Blonds, Swatch, CAMP Cosmetics, and Heatherette, which has used her likeness on clothing as well as hiring her as a model. Lepore is also noted as a regular subject in photographer [[David LaChapelle]]'s work, serving as his muse, as well as many other photographers including [[Marco Ovando]] and [[Terry Richardson]]. She participated in his ''Artists and Prostitutes 1985-2005'' exhibit in New York, where she "lived" in a voyeuristic life-sized set.<ref name="lachapelle">LaChapelle, David, (2005). ''Artists And Prostitutes'' Taschen America Llc, ISBN 978-3-8228-1617-2</ref><ref name="williford">Williford, Daniel (2009). [http://www.borderlands.net.au/vol8no2_2009/williford_queer.pdf Queer Aesthetics.] ''Borderlands'', Vol. 8. No. 2.</ref> Amanda Lepore has also released several singles, many written by and/or recorded with Cazwell. In 2011 she released her full-length debut album ''I...Amanda Lepore'' on Peace Bisquit.

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