(W) Phil Stamper (A) Steffi Walthall. Billy Porter has been impressing audiences ever since he played his award-winning role of Lola in the Broadway hit Kinky Boots. His story of chasing his dream to be a performer comes to life in Billy Porter: A Little Golden Book Biography. Billy saw that clothes were the perfect way to stand out and let people know who you are.When you're Billy Porter* you dream big and you inspire others to love themselves!