Pageboy - Elliot Page Flashcards
Who did Elliot meet when he was twenty?
Paula
What was the name of the first gay bar Elliot visited with Paula?
Reflections
Where did Elliot and Paula go camping?
On an empty island
What headline did Elliot read in The Village Voice during the peak of Juno’s success?
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Which university did Elliot attend for a soccer tournament?
St. Francis Xavier University
What sport did Elliot play during high school?
Soccer
What action figures did Elliot play with as a child?
Batman and Robin, Hook and Peter Pan, Luke Skywalker, two Barbies
What activity did Elliot and Anna enjoy together on Sega Genesis?
Playing Aladdin
What film did Elliot rent for his eleventh birthday?
Anaconda
Where did Elliot move with his mom in 1994?
The Hydrostone neighborhood
What neighborhood was developed after the explosion that flattened the North End?
Hydrostone
What material were the row houses in Hydrostone built from?
Hydrostones, large nonflammable slabs of concrete with crushed granite
What catastrophic event shaped Elliot’s childhood landscape?
The Halifax Explosion
What did Elliot and his mom often do on snow days?
She would pull Elliot in a sled to Tim Hortons
What street in Halifax had a piece of the Mont-Blanc’s anchor found after the explosion?
Regatta Point Walkway
What was the reason Elliot suggested his parents not come to work?
Elliot felt he could not express honest emotions with his parents watching.
Who were Elliot’s chaperones during the second season of Pit Pony?
The horse wranglers Lee and Jerry, and their daughter Fallon.
Where did Elliot live during the filming of Pit Pony
With the horse wranglers and their daughter in Leitches Creek.
Why did Elliot decide to leave his house for a few weeks when he was twenty-seven?
Someone had been visiting his house at night, leaving roses and cryptic messages.
Where did Elliot stay during the period of receiving unwanted attention at his house?
At a friend’s place in the Hills.
What incident occurred while Elliot was walking back to his hotel in West Hollywood in 2022?
A man followed Elliot, yelling homophobic slurs and threatening violence.
How did Elliot seek help during the incident on Sunset Boulevard?
Elliot ran into Pink Dot convenience store and asked for help.
What was the response of the staff at Pink Dot when Elliot sought help?
They locked the door, yelled at the man to leave, and offered Elliot water and support.
What was the significant life change for Elliot in 2014?
Coming out as gay.
How did Elliot feel about the Oscars in 2008 for his role in Juno?
He felt close to the end of the campaign process and was eager for it to be over.
What did Elliot struggle with during the awards campaign?
The pressure to conform to a role chosen for him and the desire to stop acting altogether.
What did Elliot experience when he moved to Toronto for school?
A shift in interests and a sense of self-forming through new friendships and activism.
What books influenced Elliot during his time in high school?
Books by Naomi Klein and Arundhati Roy.
What major life decision did Elliot make after grade ten?
To leave Halifax and move to Toronto for better acting opportunities.
What significant event happened to Elliot at his first Oscars in 2008?
He was nominated for his role in Juno and was close to ending the campaign process.
How did Elliot cope with the pressures of acting during award season?
By altering his body language and voice to play along with the role expected of him.
What was Elliot’s realization about his professional and personal life?
He realized he couldn’t perform in his personal life as he did in his professional life.
What neighborhood did Elliot’s mother move to in 1994?
The Hydrostone neighborhood in Halifax.
How did Elliot’s mother manage after the death of Elliot’s grandfather?
She stayed strong for her children, hiding her pain and continuing to raise them.
What impact did the Hydrostone neighborhood have on Elliot’s childhood?
It was a neighborhood shaped by devastation but provided a unique and adventurous environment.
What personal event did Elliot experience at a friend’s birthday party?
Elliot was confronted by a man who yelled homophobic slurs and threatened him.
How did Elliot feel after coming out as gay?
A mix of vulnerability and liberation, feeling both exposed and more open to the world.
What was Elliot’s experience with moving frequently during childhood?
Elliot and his family moved often due to his mother’s work and personal circumstances.
Who did Elliot live with in Los Angeles at age twenty-five?
He lived alone in a house on Canton Drive.
What was a significant challenge Elliot faced with his father?
His father’s manipulative behavior and lack of defense during conflicts with Linda.
What did Elliot realize about seeking his father’s approval?
He realized he had been exhausting all efforts to earn his father’s love and approval.
What was Elliot’s relationship with his friend Jack like?
They were close friends during childhood but drifted apart when Elliot moved schools.
How did Elliot feel about reconnecting with Jack in their twenties?
He felt it was a significant and profound friendship despite their time apart.
What activity did Elliot and Jack participate in during high school?
Protesting against the Iraq War and sharing books by influential authors.
What was Elliot’s experience with performing in his personal life?
He felt the need to perform and earn love and approval from his family, similar to his professional life.
How did Elliot’s relationship with his father affect his self-esteem?
His father’s manipulation and lack of support caused Elliot to doubt himself.
What was the significance of the jasmine plant in Elliot’s backyard?
It was planted because it was cherished by someone Elliot cared about.
How did Elliot’s parents react to his request for privacy on set?
They respected his request and eventually stopped coming to set.
What role did the horse wranglers play in Elliot’s life during filming?
They became his chaperones and provided a sense of normalcy and support.
What did Elliot practice during his time with the horse wranglers?
Swimming in the river and mimicking the actions of the boys he admired.
Where did Elliot’s mother like to shop during their travels?
Old Navy
How did Elliot’s mother lose her parents?
Her father died of a heart attack, and her mother died of breast cancer.
What did Elliot’s grandmother use to cover her breast tumor?
Talcum powder, Kleenex, and perfume
What was a notable childhood memory for Elliot at Peggy’s Cove?
Climbing on rocks and pretending to search for treasure and mystical beings
What did Elliot and his mom often use as pretend walkie-talkies?
Their fists held to their faces
What did Elliot and his mom do on snow days?
She would pull him in a sled to Tim Hortons
What physical activity did Elliot enjoy with his mom during winter?
Being pulled in a sled to Tim Hortons
How did Elliot describe the feeling of being on the sled?
Like flying through the universe
What was Elliot’s soccer number, which also had a significant personal meaning?
Sixteen
What childhood activity involved a gas fireball catapulting ship parts into the sky?
The Halifax Explosion
How did Elliot describe his relationship with his father and Linda?
Tense, with his father often failing to protect him from Linda’s mistreatment
What nickname did Linda coin for Elliot?
Skid mark
How did Elliot handle the escalating emails from his stalker?
By gradually reducing contact and eventually cutting off communication
What did Elliot’s stalker include in his emails to intensify the harassment?
Photoshopped images and threatening messages
Who was the first person Elliot confided in about the stalker?
Wiebke
What was one of the first major decisions Elliot made after coming out as gay in 2014?
He made a list of experiences he wanted to embrace.
Which documentary had a significant impact on Elliot, prompting reflections on American evangelicalism?
God Loves Uganda
What did Elliot realize about the influence of American evangelicalism in Uganda?
It fueled anti-LGBTQ+ violence and hate.
what age did Elliot express his desire to live with his mother full-time?
Thirteen
What reason did Elliot give for wanting to live with his mother permanently?
He was tired of going back and forth and always forgetting stuff.
What was the reaction of Elliot’s mother when he expressed his wish to live with her full-time?
She was happy and excited, trying to conceal her joy.
Where did Elliot frequently walk during the first spring of the pandemic in New York City?
Riverside Park
What was Elliot’s attire during walks in Riverside Park in the spring of the pandemic?
Jeans, a flannel-lined black Carhartt jacket, a hooded sweatshirt, and a beanie.
What game did Elliot play while walking in Riverside Park, involving the West 79th Street Boat Basin?
“Which would be your boat?”
What realization did Elliot come to about therapy during his marriage?
He had ignored therapy, and it wasn’t until his relationship was falling apart that he sought help.
What city did Elliot and his ex-spouse Emma move to from Los Angeles at the end of 2018?
New York City
What was a significant factor that led Elliot to finally talk about his gender dysphoria?
The extreme discomfort and the realization that it was now or never.
What phrase did Elliot’s therapist use to describe love in the context of unavailable partners?
“Love doesn’t constitute a relationship.”
How did Elliot describe his relationship with Kate, despite their romantic involvement?
As loyal, generous, and emotionally present, ultimately concluding that they had mostly been “fucking.”
What lesson did Elliot learn from his relationship with Kate and other past experiences?
Better boundaries, less fear, more open-heartedness, and burgeoning confidence.
What event did Elliot and Mark attend early on Queen Street East?
A Peaches concert at the Opera House
What album was Peaches touring for during the concert Elliot attended?
Fatherfucker
How did Elliot feel about Peaches’ performance?
Inspired by Peaches’ confidence, fearlessness, and unapologetic sexuality
What significant life event does Elliot mention being grateful for in the acknowledgments?
Coming out as transgender and receiving support from loved ones
