Lucy Sont discusses her late-in-life gender transition and new memoir, sharing her experiences with wit and magnificence. The chapter also explores her admiration for the American Thesaurus of Slang and the complexities of deciphering Finnegan's Wake. Additionally, it delves into her personal background, childhood experiences, and the journey of questioning her gender identity.
Renowned writer, cultural critic, and scholar of the demimonde Lucy Sante joins to discuss her career and a new memoir, “I Heard Her Call My Name,” reflecting on her transition and self-actualization in her sixties.