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Im happy that its pleasing.
What was your relationship toRuPauls Drag Racebefore going on the show?Ive watched the show for a while!
VH1
I binge-watch, especially when Im on tour.
So, I got to know her.
[Laughs]
Detox is yourDrag Racegateway!
What was it like working on set with RuPaul?
Its like, Okay, well, what do you think here?
or Do you think this is authentic to who they are?
Are their personalities coming through?
They care about their personal lives.
Were you inspired by your time on the show?
Might we see you in some 7-inch heels and wigs on your next tour?I cant say!
Theres going to be an update, but I cant tell you anything!
But, Ive only seen it once.
I can go on YouTube and look at it, if you want.
Yeah, Id love to get your thoughts on it because its such an emotional moment.Its amazing.
But, let me look at it again.
I love that theyre already crying, theyre getting into it.
I love that theyre hugging, thatmysong is making them hug!
It doesnt feel like a battle, it feels like theyre supporting each other.
But, I just think its the sweetest performance ever.
I love that theyre supporting each other…. its in the spirit of the song!
RuPaul let both of them stay, so it got to him, too.
And Jujubee famously says I just want fried chicken after that.
[Laughs] I know that feeling!
So, youre obviously important toDrag Race, but why isDrag Raceimportant to you?
But, Ithink RuPauls Drag Raceis special because RuPaul is special, and so are the contestants.
Hes aware, hes smart, and he talks about the issues that concern the community.
I could feel that when I was on the show.
They were working really hard, and I looked in the mirror, like, Oh my God!
I had glitter on my eyelids, which I never have, and my hair looked amazing.
They were telling me to like, shut up while they were working.
I was like, Whats going on with you guys?
Usually we have a glass of wine and were laughing, but they were so serious.
And that was the spirit of the day: Relaxed and fun.
Thats why its successful.
Hes guarding the interests of drag culture in the best way he can.
Now, its a different environment…
I feel like Im in drag all the time.
My mom used to cut my hair short, and she was aware of what she was doing.
She was giving me lots of options!
I never felt that I had to choose.
you might challenge peoples perceptions of you [with clothes].
Because Im styling this guy whos 40 and works in advertising.
My friend was like, This is so depressing, thats what I look like!
Im the 45-year-old guy working in advertising!
And I was like, Yeah, RuPaul says youre born naked and the rest is drag!
So, even a 45-year-old guy working in advertising is in drag.
Were all portraying some kind of image!
