Marilyn: In my mind, the biggest obstacle has been less than optimal sound systems or sound people when we play at various gigs. Our sound is complex and subtle and when we don't have a good mix at the gig, we sound like a very average band. But when we do, we are dynamite! Also, I have been disappointed to some degree on the support we have received within the transgender community. I think this is partly due to the fact that much of our community is closeted making it difficult for many to see our shows. I do have the feeling however, that community does appreciate what we are doing.

Sarafina: I think that prejudice has been an obstacle (though perhaps not the biggest per se). Not everyone takes us seriously from the outset. It's common for many to write us off as a novelty act, or some sort of train-wreck. We usually blow this notion out of the water within seconds of our performance, but not everyone is in a position to physically hear us. I think we might have been denied opportunities to perform largely because we are trans. Conversely, we have also been given some wonderful opportunities simply because we are trans, too.