Pam Ann, né Carolyn Reid, is the comedienne who has taken Europe and Australia by storm. She is currently on a multi-city “USA Layover Tour” skewering airlines, airports and everything they represent and embody. Dubbed “cruelly funny” by the likes of Madonna, Pam Ann has developed a cult-like following in the vein Dame Edna, Lily Tomlin and Tracey Ullman.
As she jets into the U.S.–with stops in late October in Miami, Atlanta, DC and New York City before heading to Europe for more tour stops–Pam took a few moments to chat with Gaycities contributor Tony Giampetruzzi.
GC: What city are you most looking forward to visiting and why?
PA: Oh, I can’t answer that – there are so many fabulous places, but I’d say, if I had to, San Francisco. It’s just off the f-ing hook! I love the Castro, the Haight and all the guys. I also love Miami. I stayed at the Delano last time I was there. But I have to say that you can’t have any self-esteem issues if you’re walking up and down Ocean Drive.
GC: For a while, Al Queda was the biggest threat to travelers, even gay ones. What do you think is the greatest threat to gay travelers now?
PA: Ambien. They take one, and then don’t know what the hell they are doing. Red wine and Ambien!
GC: Do you think 9/11 was a conspiracy?
PA: Please. The (Bush administration) couldn’t get their shit together to pull off something that big. Bush couldn’t even read a children’s book. I mean, it takes a REALLY fucked up mind to do something like that.
GC: What’s your least favorite airport?
PA: Frankfort. It’s just awful. It stinks of vomit, it has low ceilings, and it’s hot as hell. It’s just disgusting.
GC: Which airline do you think best outfits their stewardesses?
PA: Definitely Singapore Airlines. They are immaculate perfection. It’s just the absolute best at service AND grooming.
GC: Peanuts of pretzels?
PA: Definitely nuts, very hot, salty nuts.
GC: What’s the worse experience you’ve ever had flying?
PA: All of them. People just breathing. Really.
GC: Do you have a favorite book for flying?
PA: I like magazines. Gay porn is good. Maybe a little Men’s Health, Italian Vogue …
GC: Any advice for gay flyers?
PA: Don’t take your damn Xanax while you’re still in the terminal. These guys go to a party, they get all f-ked up, pop a pill and then wake up before they’ve even left JFK. Just wait until you’re on the plane.
Check out Pam Ann’s international tour
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