Sometimes in life, you're not always given a second chance, but if you do, take advantage of it, and go out with a bang!
Aquaria
Accidents happen and all of that, but it's how we pick ourselves up from the accidents that matters.
Drag is all about self-expression; there's so many different angles you can take on it.
Drag is about whatever persona you put on to do a particular task. I could pick up trash in the morning and throw on my navy blue jumpsuit, and that would be that gig!
If you look like a million bucks, people might assume you come from a million bucks.
I just want to be a shining leader for the LGBTQIA-plus community. Drag queens have always been the leaders of the community.
Getting into drag almost seemed like, not my destiny, but you know how a caterpillar is gonna become a butterfly no matter what? It felt very like that.
'Jesus of Suburbia' is such a dynamic song from start to finish; it's nine minutes of craziness and hectic-ness and emotion... It's one of those songs where I know that for the next couple of days, I don't have to go to the gym, because I got my workout running around the stage and thrashing to Green Day.
If everyone's rocking the same cool, hard-to-find fabrics, they might not be as cool and hard to find as you think.
For me, I went into 'Drag Race' wanting to further catapult my career, to travel around the world, and perform for all my fans.
I don't define drag. Drag is defined by me.
There are many times where we lose faith in our country and ourselves, and I think drag is definitely a form of entertainment and a form of hope that tells us we have to hope for a brighter future.
The representation that I always go back to is a pop star - whether it's Lady Gaga or Madonna, I love the way those women in pop music have always made an effort to create a specific vision.
I'm a huge fan of Green Day's album 'American Idiot'; it was just a whole, very thorough experience.
There are people who don't understand some of the core aspects of being a decent human being.
I just see that there's a lot that I can do as far as sparking change and helping amplify the voices of marginalized people.
I'm a very femme gay boy, so what better way to express that than through drag? It truly is the greatest mix of art forms.
I've always wanted to be a pop star of sorts because I love the whole touring gig.
'Drag Race' is so unique in how much progress it has made in how people think of people in LGBTQIA-plus community and has helped make big strides in the way queer art is perceived.
There is no limit to how far drag can go.
No face is 'correct,' but when you figure out how to emphasize and celebrate your own features with makeup, it will show.
I'm very thoughtful and thorough when it comes to my looks and the detail I put into my drag.
Doing makeup, especially for drag, is all about being aware of the geography and angles of your face.
I'll do two gigs on a Saturday night until four o'clock in the morning, wake up, and do drag brunch on a Sunday, and then another party Sunday night. I definitely take what I do very seriously.
New York City is home to some of the most talented individuals anywhere, and whether you are born here or a transplant, the city has always had a tendency to breed perfection.
I'm not always the best with expressing emotions and understanding my emotions.
Drag isn't a selective club. It's something everyone can be welcomed to.
I think everyone is always so surprised to see the friendship that I have with The Vixen. We are very supportive of each other.
Drag will always be a dynamic and powerful art form, and it is my duty now to honor the artists who have come before me while continuing to pioneer my own path and history by being open to growth and change as a human and a drag superstar.
I used to do a show in New York that was loosely based around celebrity impersonations. I know what it takes to embody someone.
'Drag Race' is a fantastic way to catapult your career and to get yourself known for your drag, for your singing, for your love of fashion, or whatever it may be. It's a fabulous platform to shout the things you do well from the top of the roof.
Tip your drag queens, bartenders, and don't rub your chopsticks together at the sushi restaurant. Also, just in general, don't be a dirtbag human.
Whether it was with drag or with sports or in school or whatever I was interested in, my parents were always supportive of me.
It's been made apparent I have a good eye for style and fashion.
Drag has always been very political and challenging of societal norms and other aspects of life.
The U.K. fans are definitely very passionate about their drag queens and have always been so lovely and welcoming and supportive.
I've never come from a lot of money. Going to college in New York was already a financial struggle for both my family and me, so to drop out and immediately put my faith in my drag career was a huge risk to take.
When I go down to the bodega and grab a BLT, I throw on my sweatpants and sweatshirt.
I think - I know - the normalization of drag and drag culture has definitely opened up people's minds in some parts of the world.
I'm very receptive to direction, to change, and to developing myself as an artist and human.
I remember wearing a full checkerboard look with checkerboard Vans when I was in elementary school and got bullied so much for it, so it's nice to see it being applauded and enjoyed.
Well... I don't think everyone can actually be a drag queen, but I think everyone should investigate drag.
Being a drag queen out on the subway or out on the street is still not the most safe thing you can be doing.
I love meeting fans, and I love bringing my drag to all parts of the world.
I'm so blessed to have family that's so supportive of my choices.
Stay moisturized... but find what works for you. I like to keep things pretty simple just because my skin doesn't need anything too special.
I love a quick little magician gag.
Every time we get in drag and bat an eyelash, it is a political statement.
Past 'Drag Race' alum that I've spoken to, their biggest advice to me was, 'Expect the unexpected,' and, 'There's no way that you can prepare for this,' so I thought I was at least ahead of the curve knowing that I wasn't prepared.
Don't let your upbringing, your surroundings, whatever situation you are living in, don't let those stop you from being the greatest you that you can be.
