Calpernia reads Homespun at VDay LA 2004

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Calpernia reads her self-written monologue, "Homespun", at the VDay LA 2004 benefit performance of The Vagina Monologues put on by her and Andrea James through Deep Stealth Productions.
This monologue was written and performed by Calpernia Addams as part of "The Vagina Monologues" in Los Angeles, California. The production was mentored by playwright Eve Ensler and Jane Fonda. Produced by Andrea James, directed by Calpernia Addams.
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[@tadamori]

This was a very beautiful and brave monologue. Probably the most moving thing I have seen all day. You are quite amazing. Thanks.

[@EclecticCurator]

Calperina, I was more than moved and awed. Very inspiring. Thank you.

[@monicaxireland]

such intensity, pace and conviction.. touches the soul ..moni

[@pabotulis]

Wow...Your monologue is so very touching. Tears rolled down my cheeks with happiness.

[@curvedhyperbole]

I love this soooo much! I can't stop watching it. It's so beautiful!

[@AdamantEthos]

Powerful and courageous. All the power to her and the best to all to live in a world of understanding and peace.

[@andyclee]

Very beautiful. And I thought my life is hard. Very emotionally charged. Thank you for sharing. I will pray for you.

[@PinkLisa]

Calpernia besides being beautiful, creative and spunky you have very wonderful soul. I'm not the only one who noticed that. I idolize you. Stunning in so many ways.

[@anniefriday13]

The only thing that I can say, from the bottom of my heart is, GOD BLESS YOU CALPERNIA ADDAMS!!!

[@hereandthere011]

OMG that was amazing, thank you so much for sharing.

[@Nokomoroko]

As soon as it got to 13 I was in tears. So amazing.

[@darliegoddess]

So moving.

[@mshell67]

That was very moving, thank you for sharing it!

[@karlacdtj]

Very moving....you are a beautiful woman, who is also a beautiful person with a wonderfull soul....

[@melissasaurus_rex]

That was amazing. Thank you for sharing it

[@indiolaiche]

Wow. That was so well done!

[@7ReelsRanch]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@Rhirwen]

absolutely beautiful!

[@cmartinrel]

Thanks you.

[@chairezster]

Incredible. Thanks for sharing. :-)

[@blondambition69]

Very moving hon, I agree Brava!

[@MatthewMcPeck]

wow.. i can't believe i never saw this before C. it's incredible. words can't describe...

[@darliegoddess]

Years later and it still affects me the same way. I'm sharing this in my facebook.

[@marthahoneyjune]

Incredibly moving.

[@CityzenJane]

Brave, beautiful girl.

[@MysTaeryColorful]

Callie, I am doing a "Monologues" style production at my university called "The Vagina Memoirs" and I'm using your quote "Mom, I know god didn't give me a vagina, so I'm gonna make my own" as my main inspiration. It has stuck with me since I first heard it years ago. This is a beautiful piece and I thank you for the insipration! Love, Taelor

[@SmashThSilence]

That was beautiful. I want to show this video to everyone I've ever had a conversation with about gender identity- because at the end of the day, it's not about politics and it's not about semantics, it's about our lives and our stories and how we effect and are effected by others. Thank you!

[@fugazi0311]

Holy shit. Amazing!

[@Simply_Sadie]

You've left me textless

[@dianedarcy]

brava.

[@NiteFlirtTS2006]

Nice work!

[@CocoMunky]

hell yes.. "i know god didnt give me a vagina, thats why im gonna make my own.." thats like, that line right there is the best

[@PinkLisa]

I admire you because you are a beacon of strength for all women as well as transgender women.

[@quitejaded]

Did you write this or did Eve? I have not read all of her vagina monologues. But that'd be cool if you wrote this. I didn't know you were allowed to put your own stuff in a Vday performance.

[@Matthew0707]

I was too lol

[@LauraSeabrook]

will these ever reach Australia?

[@dudeman207]

Wow, someone put it down. This is horrible and evil. This thing is blasphemy. Truly a monster to be despised. What is wrong with you people?