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Childhood on Alabama Farm
- Brandon Taylor grew up on a small family farm in Alabama, living a slow-paced life growing food to eat, not sell.
- He fondly recalls the routine of feeding chickens and tending animals, a childhood shaped by both community and poverty.
High School Literary Debates
- Brandon vividly recalls heated high school debates on Romeo and Juliet, clashing with classmates on interpretation and morality.
- His frustration stemmed from navigating literary themes amidst an evangelical community and his own developing queer perspective.
Early Online Communities
- Brandon’s early online identity was formed on message boards and role-playing communities for shows like Dragon Ball Z.
- He found relief and connection away from his family's treatment, transitioning later to performing himself on social media platforms.