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\\nG\\xf3g\\xf3 Starr is an Icelandic drag queen that is well known in the country. G\\xf3g\\xf3 made history by being the first ever drag queen fjallkonan, or woman of the mountains, which is a symbol of the Icelandic nation and a very important part of the celebrations of Iceland\\u2019s independence. The celebration of the independence of the nation happens every June 17th. Ald\\xeds Amah, who I interviewed a while back on the podcast, was the first woman of color fjallkonan in 2019. It\\u2019s a huge honor to be fjallkonan and G\\xf3g\\xf3 Starr had this role in 2018. In addition to that, G\\xf3g\\xf3 co-founded Drag S\\xfagur in 2015 after winning the annual Icelandic drag contest. 
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\\nThe drag show became so popular that it was turned into a monthly event at Gaukurinn that is open to all adults who want to attend. Hopefully, when COVID is over, the show will resume. I especially love that the show is all about inclusivity. G\\xf3g\\xf3 Starr goes into more about how inclusive it is during the interview. It was an absolute blast to do this interview.
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\\nVideo Interview with G\\xf3g\\xf3 Starr
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\\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOR8cVBksY4
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\\nQuestions Asked G\\xf3g\\xf3 Starr during the Interview
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\\n* Drag queens, and kings and drag shows are so common  in Iceland now, but what was it like when you were growing up here? Were Icelanders open to these type of performances and performers?
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\\n* When did you realize that performing in drag is something you wanted to try?
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\\n* When did the drag scene in Iceland really take off?
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\\n* After you won the annual Icelandic Drag contest, you co-founded Drag-S\\xfagur, a monthly drag show and variety night held at Gaukurinn in 2015. What was your motivation behind started this show?
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\\n* How was Drag-s\\xfagur received in Iceland when you first started it?
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\\n* In 2018, you were the fjallkonan, or the Lady of the Mountain, which is the traditional living symbol of Iceland featured every Independence Day on June 17th. What did
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\\n* You\\u2019re a full-time entertainer, producer and performer in Iceland. Did you ever imagine when you first started doing drag, that you would be doing it full-time?
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\\n* I love that Drag-s\\xfagur is all about inclusivity. Can you talk about who some of the \\u201cdrag royalties\\u201d that perform?
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\\n* Pride in Reykjav\\xedk is becoming such a big celebration each year. Can you share what you like about Pride here and why you think people should come and check it out?
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\\n* What is your favorite Icelandic word or phrase?
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\\nGIVEAWAY \\u2013 Enter to Win One of Andri Sn\\xe6r\\u2019s Books!!
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\\nI\\u2019m giving away three of Andri Sn\\xe6r\\u2019s books, which are below.
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\\nTo enter win one of the books, all you have to do is leave a positive review for the All Things Iceland podcast (you can use this link to easily do it), take a screenshot of your review, and send that screenshot to me in an email at jewells(at)fromforeigntofamiliar(dot)com. If you have already left a review for the podcast,'