This is not about being ready, it's not even about being fierce, or fearless, IT'S ABOUT BEING FREE.
 
Michael waits in the stage wings, wearing a pink wig, pink fluffy coat and black heels.
 
One more step will see him illuminated by spotlight.
 
He has been on a journey of bravery to get here, and he is almost ready to show himself to the world in bold colours...
 
Can he emerge as The Black Flamingo?