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The King Coach speech @ Drag Kingdom Nov 2024
Chris Lani-McAllister Â
Okay, have we had a good night? I think it's time that we heard from the King Coach my wife, Danica Lani!
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Danica Lani Â
Oh, sorry, I was distracted then. Hello, friends. My name is Danica Lani, I'm the King Coach.
I'm a...
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Chris Lani-McAllister: My wife, Danica Lani!
Who loves a switch? Me.
Ooh, kinky.
Alright, so this is Danica, this is Daddy Joy, Dario DiBello, the King Coach, who's been coaching 112 Drag Kings.Â
Danica Lani: Wow, it is a privilege to be with each and every one of you here tonight. I am thril...
What do you get when you take 35 Drag Kings from the Kings of Joy community and give them a stage? As much fun as you can have with your clothes on…
Drag Kingdom is the largest ongoing Drag King show in the world. Held only twice a year in Sydney’s funky theatre, The Red Rattler, it brings together...
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