"When I go out, I'm always dressed up. Not in drag but always prepared to be 'on.' Just in case someb..." — 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.