Pictured left: The Huysuz Virjin, a seventy-six year old crossdressing celebrity in Turkey.

Or at least that's what he used to be.  The "Petulant Virgin" claims that the country's Islamic government is pressuring broadcasters to clamp down on immorality.

The Economist offers a fascinating peek into this culture clash, including an unexpected endorsement of the ruling Islamic party from designer Cemil Ipecki:

"Cemil Ipekci has declared that AK is the best government to have ruled the country in the history of the republic and that, had he been born a woman, 'I would have covered my head [ie, Islamic-style].' Pressed to explain, a demure Mr Ipekci says 'I am a conservative homosexual.'"