Answering the question:
“What would you be if you were born a man?”
Tatiana Gerasimenok: Since a woman’s strength lies in intellect and creation — and a man’s in physical force — if I were born male, with healthy testosterone and muscular drive, I’d be pushing the limits of the human body: breaking athletic records, building bridges, exploring outer space, saving lives, working in factories, defending my country; I’d unleash beast energy while performing the kind of music I compose, or battling Brian Ferneyhough’s technical madness on stage — and coming home only to give women orgasms.
If I were born a man, I would be someone in this video. But because my hormones are suited to feminine activities, I am a composer — quietly creating in the comfort of my home.