Okay.

I also share the impression that he wants to wear all the clothes, not just some of the clothes.

Yes, but I think there's something extra for him (and other crossdressers) in wearing traditionally women's clothing that they don't get from wearing traditionally men's clothing. And I don't mean a subversive thrill, though I'm sure that's an element, too.

It's more than just wanting wardrobe parity, is what I mean.

See, you snog P-C once and make a new friend!

How's the shoulder, by the way? Did you kill the phone people yet?

And I don't mean a subversive thrill,

What is it if not this? Not asking in a snippy way, honestly wondering.

Also sitting in the wuss corner.

Woo, crowded in here (but at least I'm in good company! In conclusion, let's make out).

I think there's something extra for him (and other crossdressers) in wearing traditionally women's clothing that they don't get from wearing traditionally men's clothing

I'm not going to argue about other crossdressers, or even traditional crossdressers. Just that from every interview I've read or seen, Eddie seems to be saying that he wants to be able to use all the crayons when drawing nice pictures.

I don't think there's any reason there can't be a guy that thinks that way, and I've not seen any reason that Eddie can't be that guy.

See, you snog P-C once and make a new friend!

Well, it is one way to get on my good side.

How's the shoulder, by the way?

I think I've been wearing my sling incorrectly for the last four days. That could explain some of the discomfort.

Did you kill the phone people yet?

After getting the run-around for forty-five minutes, I was told to call back tomorrow morning at 8:00 A.M. for some unknown reason and given the magic extension that would get me an appointment in good time. But, seriously, I don't even have time to go see a doctor, I have so much work. I'm bandying about the idea of working every night this week. If I weren't going home this weekend, I would probably go ahead and work my fourth weekend in a row, just to say I survived it. Assuming I survived it.

I guess I have a hard time grokking it because in our society women have the freedom to dress in ways that men don't. I can wear a flirty dress and heels one day and jeans and t-shirt the next and no one thinks that's the slightest bit odd. I feel like I'm me in both situations.

I know there are some women who just prefer skirts (JZ, Jilli) and others who prefer pants and yet others who like both (like me).

I wonder how it would affect me if I couldn't wear pants or skirts out in public because of social issues.

Love Steph's post.

I think this is an area (just like most every other area) in which one can identify as a certain "label" but not fit every textbook description of the label. Doesn't mean either is incorrect. Especially in regard to sexuality, everyone defines themselves differently. In terms of a performer, I think there's even more to consider: is it truly the person or something the person does to enhance his/her performance? Any combination of these things may be true. All would still be valid.