HAW!
THE ALL NEW A-LIST: DALLAS
by jared cox
James, we grew up in the same neck of the woods in Oklahoma and attended the same high school. Knowing where we came from, how do you think people are going to respond to you and TheA-List: Dallas?
James: People always respond in the most random ways. I’ve noticed people that
hated me in high school were some of the first to reach out and say congratulations, while others that I expected to congratulate me, have only shown me a bitter acknowl- edgement. The LGBT community’s response in Oklahoma City, who I considered a second family, has been very typical, jealous and bitter. There are still some that stuck by my side and keep me going like Jak’kay Monroe/Josh, the one person who has liter- ally been there for me through everything and the never-ending support of Floyd. Before we get to see all the crazy action and drama, what inspired you to do the show in the first place and what do you hope you portray about the LGBT community and more specifically Dallas? James: I wanted to make my mark on this world; in other words, I want to live on after
my time here is up. I hope I can portray the fact that there is nothing typical about the LGBT community. We are all ourselves, and we just happen to let our minds fall into the stereotypes, thus becoming more like the stereotypes themselves. That might sound crazy, but I want to show that the LGBT community in Dallas is amazing. The community here always helps each other out, and more importantly, through all the fights and arguments, we are all still a big family. Everyone in this community has their opinion on our show, but I hope it strengthens our community when the show airs. For those who love or hate The A-List: New York, what do you think is going to be different in Dallas? James: I think we are a completely different group of people, therefore you should
expect a completely different vibe. For both of you, tell me one positive and one negative thing about each other as well as the other cast mates; feel free to pull out all the knives. James: I love Ashley, except for the fact that her hair smashes me in the face every time
she whips it around. She also tries to play mother with me sometimes. I love everyone on the cast to be honest, we all piss each other off, but that’s just a given. I think Levi is very responsible and driven, but when he drinks, he likes to throw small objects at me. Philip is very well versed, but he is loud as hell, seriously, think of a fire alarm. Taylor is very sweet, but can definitely be up to no good without you knowing. Chase is always there for you, but he doesn’t drink on workdays. Ashley: James has more potential than he will ever understand but his partying might
lead him down the wrong path. Phillip is so beautiful on the inside and out but he needs to learn to take a compliment in a graceful manner. Taylor is so charming and such a smooth talker but he wants to control every situation. Chase is very intelligent but has huge trouble with commitment. Levi has so many boyfriends that he doesn’t know how to handle it when someone isn’t into him. Coming from a small town in Oklahoma, James, what message would you have for other LGBT kids who come from similar backgrounds who live in rural areas with no gay exposure or protection to be who they are? James: This has been something I’ve struggled with for so many years living in Law-
OCTOBER 2011 | RAGE monthly 51
Photography by Mike Ruiz
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