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The larger-than-life persona of Harris Glenn Milstead, Divine is best known for starring in the majority of John Waters' movies, from the early 'atrocities'(such as Roman Candles) to the bigger films (Female Trouble, Hairspray etc.)
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The larger-than-life persona of Harris Glenn Milstead, Divine is best known for starring in the majority of John Waters' movies, from the early 'atrocities'(such as Roman Candles) to the bigger films (Female Trouble, Hairspray etc.)
In each and every role taken- be it a dowdy housewife with an amazing sense of smell (Polyester) or as 'The Filthiest Person Alive' (Pink Flamingos)- Divine gives a great performance. There is just an undeniable enthusiasm in all of it, dealing with Waters' gleefully anarchic and downright filthy work. The finale of 'Pink Flamingos' is perhaps the best example of that.
As well as films, Divine also acted on stage and released music singles. The best-known of these is the camp classic 'You Think You're A Man'. Again, the singing might not be perfect but the enthusiasm and the attitude is there in spades.
There'll never be anyone else quite like Divine.
Posted may 20, 2007 3:36 am pt
