The story was told that Pierre et Gilles, whilst in the best of health and the prime of life, nevertheless found themselves one day at the gates of heaven. At first, too shy to announce themselves, they approached the table where St Peter was sitting engrossed in a paperback copy of Jean Genet's "OUR LADY OF THE FLOWERS".
Reluctant to disturb him, they began gingerly to rotate one of the postcards stands nearby, examining the beautiful and garish images of Jesus on the cross...

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