I would come if I have the time...
While I wasn't treated properly back in 2005 - I was treated EXTRA GOOD next couple of years...and I had nothing but THE VERY BEST things to say about Steve since than...so if your 'didn't think so' refers that...please understand - I have made my peace there...and as I absolutely LOVE New York - it is more than likely I'll even compete at that show in the years to come (I entered NOC in 1991,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,2001,2003...)
I had always great response in New York and tons of people approaching me on the streets...
I had no idea why...until Wayne told me his little secret...
He would advertise in some local underground newspapers - distributed to gay community in New York/New Jersey area...
Well, Wayne told me about couple of years after my last appearance on the stage in New York (2003) that he would always put me on the cover, add and posters...He said - he would have sold out show every time...and he got so many personal requests for me to enter competition that he made sure he invites me every year...
Lucky me...I didn't even know it...