Catching up with Leslie Jordan...

It's a day late but, as promised, here is my chat with Leslie Jordan that took place at the GLAAD Awards. Leslie just turned 53 yesterday and will be performing his new show: "My Trip Down the Pink
Carpet" at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Renberg Theatre on May 15th.

Can't wait to see his live show but wanted to know all about the "Sordid Lives" series based on the film of the same name:

Said Leslie: "We shot 13 episodes. We went to Shreveport, Louisiana because they offered us (incentives). We don't have a whole lot of money. We're in the editing process right now. It's a prequel. It begins early and goes up to (the film). So we have Peggy, who is the mother, out of the coffin and she's played by Rue McClanahan. Since Delta (Burke) wasn't able to do the show we have Caroline Rhea. Let me tell you something, it is brilliant. I sit in the editing bay and watch and I'm brilliant if I say so myself! (laughs)."

The show premieres July 23 at 10 p.m. on the Logo channel.

"We're doing a HUGE premiere in New York City the 15th of July and I'll be there. Olivia (Newton-John) has recorded eight original songs."

I asked if fans of the original film will be satisfied: "Are you kidding? They're gonna wet their pants!"
Here is a preview: