Perry is a brilliant artist, he articulates his soul on pottery and textiles and he has plenty to say and to feel. His work touches thousands of strangers and once your creativity moves a stranger you know you've got something to contribute. His dressing up is not a gimmick, it is part of who he is. If he was interested in gimmicks and money he wouldn't turn down the many commercial offers he gets that he feels would compromise his integrity. He also does a lot of work for charity, but doesn't like to talk about it.