A biography for Divinehasn’t been written yet.
“I just didn't feel like a Glen. Not that I'm 'divine.' But it's just become a name like Tom, Dick or Harry. There's no special meaning to it.”
“I've always said in interviews that I am a man I've never claimed to be anything but. Other than for performances, the women's clothing is in a box.”
“I mean, there are a lot of big people out there that they're still very beautiful people.”
“I've lasted a lot longer than many thought I would.”
“I was very introverted.”
“I'm finally living the way I always thought people in New York were supposed to live. I have a bright, sun-filled lovely apartment on the 24th floor with a view of the river and the city. Most of all, I'm happy.”
“When you're a young actor, you take what comes your way.”
“I hate that when they call me a transvestite.”
“For me, the best thing about drag is getting out of it.”
“I am a man who happens to play women's parts. And I'm not a drag queen. I'd like to think that I'm several levels above that.”
“America is a hardheaded place. It's tough to be different here.”
“I was typecast for a long time. A lot of people thought all Divine could do was play a loud, beefy blonde.”
“I'm honestly very shy and quiet and to myself. Not that too much shocks me anymore.”
“It comes to a point where a lot of people don't know if I'm a man or a woman. I find it quite a compliment.”
“I am a character actor and one of my characters just happens to be a loud, vulgar woman.”
“Designers do a lot of clothes I would like to wear but I can't. If it had to be made up in my size It would look ridiculous. You can't always wear what's in style. You have to realize what looks good on you.”
“I've been working now for 24 years. That's a long time to be around for playing only one note, and I'm making a damn good living. And if some still think I'm a woman, that's OK, too.”
“Things people told me would never happen are happening. I'm clawing my way to the top as a man, no less.”
“As far as comfort and convenience, men have it all over the girls. A man can wear the same suit every day of the week with different shirts and ties, but a woman needs an extensive wardrobe. I can understand how women on the go wear pantsuits and slacks.”
“I really do like 'Rambo' movies and Sylvester Stallone. And Charles Bronson, I think, is probably my favorite.”