this was always the ultimate—that pipe dream so specific it felt silly to speak out loud. candy darling is the blueprint: a transsexual glamour girl and indie icon reigning over warhol's manhattan and nixon's america. she burned fast and bright. more than anything, she wanted to be taken seriously as an actress. she taught girls like me how to dream—perhaps even how to be at all. i have a drawing from her diary tattooed on my arm. it's the honor of my life to get the chance to play her on the screen, where she remains. thank you jeremiah newton and george abagnalo for your blessing. thank you to the producers for trusting me, especially zackary drucker—mother guardian guide since 'transparent.' this is an overwhelming joy and a privilege i take very fucking seriously! i'll see you all on the wild side