Terry Galloway, Fausto Fernós and Marc Felion - photos by Fausto Fernós
Deaf since the age of 10, Terry Galloway grew up to be one of the funniest performers of her generation.
Calling herself a “modern medical accident,” Terry’s hearing loss, vision problems and childhood hallucinations came as result of an experimental antibiotic given to her mother during the Cold War in Germany. As a 10-year-old self-proclaimed “child freak,” she acted out her fury at her circumstances by faking her own drowning at a camp for crippled children.
Since then, she’s used writing and performance to reveal her queer identity and her silent, quirky world populated by many unforgettable characters.
In Austin, Texas, Terry co-founded the much loved and long-running comedy show, Esther’s Follies which was considered for a run on off Broadway by the producers of Saturday Night Live.
Her new memoir, “Mean Little deaf Queer” recounts some of her life’s most horrific and funny moments.
She’s in Chicago to kick off “Fresh Squeezed” a series of offbeat performance-based events at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater.
Listen as we talk with Terry about laughing at your disabilities, why embracing failure in your work leads to success and why Hellen Keller is considered an S&M lesbian icon.
* If anyone would like to provide a transcription of this podcast for the hearing impaired we’d happily post it to share with others.
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Just getting into the show…enjoying Terry very much.
Thought I’d share the link for “Annie Dearest”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXNUN5OCZdY
I was kind of shocked but really enjoyed the scene when she dunks the girls head into the toilet. Mommie Dearest!
Thank you guys for this interview it was great, I completely loved it! Can’t wait to read the book.
Plz make sure to click on our Amazon link here before you order it!
I adored Terry! What a fierce, brave, funny and inspirational woman she is! This was a delightful interview, and she was so much fun to listen to.
This is a fantastic interview. One of my favorite’s the show have ever one. Will definitely check out the book when I get a chance.
wow, i am not even finished listening and i had to chime in about terry. what an intense interview. i am on the edge of my seat with my mouth open. this woman is raw! there is no pussy-footing around with her. i feel like i’m getting a completely honest look into the mind and life of a fascinating outsider. what a picture she just painted about the look on the girl’s face right before terry’ spits in her mouth. i feel terry’s deafness has given her to opportunity to achieve a true gift for language and vivid communication. i’ve rarely heard and actually felt words come out and smack me like they do from her mouth. she’s exhilarating to listen to.
I absolutely adored Terry and her interview. She seems like a fascinating woman. I wish that I was able to see her show. Can’t wait to get the book!
Great interview guys! Terri is a brave woman, a funny woman and a generous soul.
Loved loved loved this interview! What an amazing woman. What an amazing interview. Glad I went along for the ride.
Superb interview! I’m getting the book.
Amazing interview, I actually worked out extra long just so I could keep listening. That is saying a LOT
I can’t believe the nuances of expression and language she catches — more than most folks, that’s for sure.