In a recent interview with Variety, Tracy E. Gilchrist, who introduced the concept of 'holding space for the lyrics of 'Defying Gravity,' expressed her bemusement at the meme phenomenon surrounding her and the merchandise that has emerged, saying, 'I'm a lot slower than the internet. Friends of mine were telling me to get a merch store up and running. I'm already seeing the T-shirts and the ball caps.' Her response reflects a nostalgic detachment, highlighting the rapid pace at which internet culture operates.
Gilchrist adds, 'Of course, there are cynics and haters out there but I'm really just trying to not pay too much attention to that. This was for us, for queer people who understand what I meant by holding space - or really, for anybody who feels marginalized and can relate. So it's for us. It's not for them.' This reveals her commitment to the original intent of her message and her disregard for negative feedback.
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