He used the name "Rhonda Fleming" in his early drag experiences, but changed it to "Lucille Ball" in 1963 when he joined the Academy as Lady Charlotte's daughter.

For many years, he was employed by Woodward & Lothrop Department Stores as a member of the display department. He took great pride in his work with special attention to every details: windows at Woodies, elaborate Christmas displays in the store, the altar at Holy Rosary at Easter and Christmas, and set designs for the Academy.

Lucille was a charter member of the Henry Street Troupe when it was formed in 1972. She served as President of Henry Street and was their Best Actress of 1975 - the 7th and Most Holy, Miss Gilda of 1979, and Miss Cherries Preserve of 1981. Lucille was a ten year star of "Show Stoppers" and her extravagant costumes and high drag performances were a long-standing staple of the show. At the 2008 Miss Gaye Universe DC Ball, Lucille received the Fanny Brice "Show Stoppers" Acting Award. Her acting credits included appearances in "Funny Girl", Night of Stars", "Scrooge", and her bid for Best Actress, "A Catered Affair".

Lucille's creative talents in the field of make-up were well-known in the Academy. Her willingness to hold make-up seminars and her assistance and guidance with both new and established drags was unlimited. At one time or another, Lucille had "painted" most of the faces in Washington; her record for one sitting was 12 people. Almost any Academy function, show, production, or ball could boast several Lucille Ball-painted faces in the ballroom. her make-up assistance with "Show Stoppers" and other Academy presentations plus her help with major shows for various other drag-oriented shows and plays won her the honor of an "Golden Boy" in her name: the Lucille Ball Make-up Achievement Award, and she was the first recipient in 1979.

Lucille served the Academy as First Lady in 1972. She received the Lady Charlotte Special in 1973 and was named Best Drag in a Series for 1974. She started her BA quest in 1975 as Best Actress In A Single, continuing in 1976 as Best Supporting Actress and the New York Drama Critic's Best Actress in 1977. She received the highest accolade of the Academy in 1978 when she was names Best Actress. Her color was yellow and John Gavin was her Best Actor.

Lucille's other "Golden Boys" included: Washington Achievement 1981, the First Golden Boy 1982, Golden Boy Achievement 1983, Chief of Protocol 1984, Comedy Role in a Series 1985, Miss Esprit de Corps 1987, Woman of the Year 1989, Drag ovation 1990, the Elizabeth Taylor Legend Award 1992, Set Design 1993, Outstanding Drag 1994, Drag Superstar 1995, and Thanks For The Memories 1977. During the 25th Anniversary of the Academy in 1986, she was on Protocol as Miss Academy Awards with Ken Dennis as Mr. Academy Awards, and she was on Protocol in 1988 as Empress of the Silver Screen with Pat O'Brien as her Emperor.

Lucille further served the Academy as Miss Gaye Universe 1969. She was President of the Universe Ball in 1977 and 2000. As Miss Iceland, she won the Unity Award. That same year, she received the Miss Congeniality Award at the Miss Gaye America Pageant. It is believed that she is the only person to hold these two prestigious awards during the same year. The Miss Gaye America Pageant further honored Lucille in 1974 with the presentation of the Peace Medallion. In 1975, she received the Elizabeth Taylor's Founders Award at the Universe Ball, the STAR Award in 1996, and the Ricki Potter Universal Legend Award in 2005. Kim Novak, President of the Miss Gaye America (DC) Pageant, presented Lucille the Lainie Kazan Freedom Award.

Lucille received the Beekman Place 1973 Mother of the Year Award. She received the Mother's Leadership Award in 1975, was named the Mame Dennis Woman of Achievement in 1976, the Family Participation Award in 1978, the Grandmother Award in 1979, the Leslie Gore Godmother Award in 1987, the Mother's Love Award in 1989 from Dyan Cannon, and the 1994 Beekman Place Appreciation Award.

At the 1973 St. Patrick's Day Party, Lucille received the first John E. Zimmerman Memorial Award for the Arts recognizing her dedication to drag and the contributions she has made to the drag community over the years. She was named Miss Bicentennial in 1976 with Patrick Dennis as Mr. Bicentennial.

During her drag career, Lucille was respectfully and fondly called the "Epitome of Drag In Washington". She prided her drag appearances with flawless makeup, fantastic gowns, large jewelry, high red hair adorned with baby's breath and flowers. You always knew when Lucille was in the ballroom! She was recognized as a dedicated leader in the gay community. Her talents, loyalty, drive, and hard work towards the betterment of drag truly made her a DRAG LEGEND in the history of Washington and the Academy.