"I wasn't gonna do a US tour until the very last minute,"
"I decided to do one, and I'm so glad I did. It's so fun."
"I always felt, actually, 'Why am I putting myself through this? If this is taking so much away from me, what is this for?' Then I started doing shows again and it all made sense, it was to literally bring queer people joy."
"There [are] so many things in the world that are so 'f**k you', and then there is this. It's the only thing that matters is joy anymore to me, and protecting that, and peace and safety. So, I hope you know that when you are here, you are safe, and I want you here. You can be whoever you are tonight. You're cherished for everything that you are."
Chappell Roan initially hesitated to mount a U.S. tour but ultimately performed and enjoyed the experience. Fame produces discomfort and feelings of being left out in public and awkwardness for her. Returning to live shows clarified her purpose as bringing joy specifically to queer people. Protecting joy, peace, and safety became central priorities, and she welcomed audiences to be themselves and feel cherished. She emphasized inclusion of non-queer attendees as well. She also acknowledged the brutal state of transgender rights in the U.S. early in the current presidential administration.
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