For Richards, Buffalo Bill’s legacy was part of her own transitioning story.
“That was the only thing that came to mind when she heard ‘trans.’
That’s not exactly what you want your friends to expect when you’re going to transition.”
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“I know I don’t wanna kill anyone, but maybe there’s something else there?
For her part, Jean was initially skeptical that the show would be able to pull it off.
“It was my conversation with Elizabeth [Klaviter] that really sold me on it.
Am I dangerous?”
“They really gave me the space to write that and Jen brought it to life.”
The impact of that speech isn’t lost on Richards either.
“There’s a lot on that speech!”
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