"It's February of 2025, and I've never been more transgender. In the eyes of the law, I am a woman. Hair no longer grows where I don't want it to, everybody that I meet calls me 'she;' and the only male clothing I own are a few items that have been left behind from the volunteer work that I do with the straight-identifying male community."
"Donald Trump has just been sworn in for a second term, and his campaign spent millions of dollars on advertisements that specifically attacked people like me. Christian nationalism is on the rise, and the movement's top priority seems to be ending the acceptance of transgender people."
"Meanwhile, I have a set tonight at a comedy club in LA, because traditionally, those are where comedians are supposed to perform. I've just arrived at my destination, and I do not want to go in."
Roz Hernandez's debut audiobook, 'Peeing in an Empty Bottle: And Other Glamorous Shenanigans of an Almost-Famous Transgender Comedienne on the Road,' releases on June 23. The memoir, narrated by Hernandez, recounts her self-produced tour and summer of stand-up comedy. It combines comedy with documentary-style audio, offering insights into queer communities across the US. Hernandez reflects on her identity as a trans woman amidst rising political challenges and shares her experiences performing in comedy clubs.
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