Deborah Levy: ‘Reality was so dull. Bowie gave us glitter and stardust’

This article reflects on the profound impact of David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust persona on the author's youth, emphasizing how Bowie's music and fashion challenged societal norms and inspired self-expression. The author recounts how Bowie's artistry, particularly during the 1970s, offered a beacon of hope and creativity, contrasting the dullness of reality with the allure of glitter and artifice.