(The transvestite known as the Lady Chablis is one lively exception.)

The Lady Chablis (born Benjamin Edward Knox March 11, 1957) is an American drag queen entertainer.

It has increased Savannah's tourism, spawned a cottage industry of memorabilia and inspired an autobiography by The Lady Chablis.

In fact, Mr. Berendt did not even meet The Lady Chablis until five years after the murder.

"If he's invited somewhere, he makes sure that the bookstores know that he's coming," The Lady Chablis said.

Club One is a night club located in Savannah, Georgia, famous for its drag shows featuring The Lady Chablis.

The weekend drag shows, including those featuring The Lady Chablis, as well as theater events are held in the upstairs cabaret level.

Presiding is the Lady Chablis, a sly, sassy female impersonator who broke the news of the shooting to Mr. Berendt.

When Berendt squired Lady Chablis to an African-American debutante ball, the comedy worked because he came off as the ultimate straight man.