You have been the inspiration around a number of characters embedded in culture now. You were the model for the character Leslie Mackinac on Jill Soloway's show Transparent. Willie Tomlin's character in the movie Grandma was supposedly based on you and you were quoted as the movie began. There are also rampant rumors that the character Shane on the L word was also based on you.
Debbie talks to poet Eileen Myles about poetry, fame, and politics.