RuPaul

I've been on both sides; I've interviewed people, and I do an okay job, I guess. But it's awful. Because you feel like you have to defend your life, which is such an interesting concept. It's not an easy process to sit down and talk about, 'What's your motivation?' Because as I'm answering, I'm working it out for myself at the same time.

I've still never gotten used to myself in drag.

All things to do with drag are inherently therapeutic because the realization of your own insanity is the beginning of sanity.

I started out in this business in rock and roll bands and stumbled into drag. Drag just happened to be my vehicle for my creativity. So, you know, it's afforded me the opportunity to create new shows, to make music.

Anna Wintour is a very smart woman. She's a Scorpio, like me.

I loved 'Carol.' I thought it was a beautiful film.

Honestly, it's important to not take this whole process of life on this planet too seriously. And you need games to remind you that every aspect of your experience on this planet is a game. And you have to be a good sport. You have to strategize, and you have to have fun.

Having an automobile in Los Angeles enables me to change clothes at least three times a day: I will go from western wear to nautical to Savile Row in the course of 12 hours.

For both men and women, an eyelash curler is a must. It gives your eye the appearance of being well-rested and wide open.

When I go out, I'm always dressed up. Not in drag but always prepared to be 'on.' Just in case somebody's going to take a picture. Everyone has a Facebook page, so no matter what, I'm prepared to service the public.

I've cried my eyes out and wanted to end it all before. I hope everybody's gone that far, because it makes life rich.

I think drag is universal, no matter who does it. I mean, yeah, I am homosexual, but I think everybody likes to toy with their image. I love those guys. I love Milton Berle and Flip Wilson and all those people.

My love life has never been of interest to people. Of course I have a love life; I have a real life outside of show business.

Drag has always been the thing you turn to to remember to not take yourself too seriously.

Usually, people who don't have a broad perspective see gay people as servants - as people who are there to make them look good.

I love Ashford & Simpson, and I love the Brothers Gibb. They are amazing.

I've always idolized people who can write songs.

Unfortunately, in our culture, one person can write a letter to the network, and they shut something down. It's unfortunate.

If you're upset by something I said, you have bigger problems than you think.

I dance to the beat of a different drummer.