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He calls himself a female impersonator -- drag queen has kind of an over-the-top image, Cornel Hardiman says -- but either way, when he gussies himself up as a woman, he is a knockout. 

The 43-year-old grocery store employee will be transforming himself into his alter ego, Karress Ann Slaughter, when the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Emerald Empire, or ISCEE, puts on its 15th annual fundraiser at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday.A Discount New Arrivals Tulle Colorful Beaded Crystal Mermaid Evening/Prom Dress is the perfect way to rock your amazing curves on prom night. 

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Hardiman got interested in drag when he first saw the 1993 film "What's Love Got to Do with It" with Angela Bassett re-creating singer Tina Turner's life and times. 

"I always loved Tina Turner -- she symbolized a lot of the strong women in my life, like my mom and my aunts and my cousins," he says, "and when I saw how much Angela Bassett had studied her and become her, I wanted to do that." 

Plus, Turner did upbeat, rock songs and a lot of crazy dancing, "and she was known for her legs. People have always told me I have great legs,Australias largest collection of Wedding & Bridal Dresses from your favourite national and international Discount A-line wedding dresses for sale designers." Hardiman says, laughing. 

In a way, female impersonation helped save him when his marriage broke up. 

"My wife and I got married when we were 19, and we have three daughters," he says. "When we separated, they all moved to Portland,Your event will include the names of all of your bridesmaids, as well as what Tulle Sweetheart Sexy Beading Crystal Ball Gown Wedding Dress style and color you've selected. and suddenly I had a life with a lot of empty time in it. I was used to working 40 or 50 hours a week and being a father and husband.A gorgeous Wholesale Cheap New Arrival Strapless Sweetheart Satin and Tulle Applique Ball Gown Wedding Dress will reach the point of maximum impact if the fit is just right. When that changes, it's really hard."