Beth Ditto — American Musician born on February 19, 1981,

Mary Beth Patterson, known by her stage name Beth Ditto, is an American singer-songwriter, most notable for her work with the indie rock band Gossip and whose voice has been compared to Etta James, Janis Joplin and Tina Turner. She is often reported describing herself as a "fat, feminist lesbian from Arkansas"... (wikipedia)

I'm a great believer in karma, and the vengeance that it serves up to those who are deliberately mean is generally enough for me.
Growing up as a chubby kid with a ton of imaginary friends and a Cyndi Lauper obsession, I learned about rejection early on and was constantly trying to avoid it.
Portland is a place where you can find a community as a feminist, a vegan or a fat activist. Artists, musicians, knitters, and filmmakers can all meet like-minded souls. It's proved the perfect place for me and all my punk friends.
I've had a ton of fast-food jobs - it changes your approach to human interaction forever.
I don't feel famous and I didn't want my autobiography to be like a Paris Hilton story.