Jake Shears of Scissor Sisters at The Cartier Charity Love Bracelet Party at the Cartier Mansion. New York City, USA - 08.06.06

The flamboyant TAKE YOUR MAMA star trusts Wainwright's judgment implicitly, and insists they provide each other with much-needed musical support.

He explains, "He's an incredibly talented, amazing, inspiring individual. It was important for me to play our new record to Rufus and get his feedback.

"It was the same for Rufus with his record WANT ONE - he played it for me. It's feedback from people doing similar things. We can be honest with each other. If Rufus thought something was s**t, or thought I was out of my mind, he'd tell me."