TheDrag Raceicondiscusses fighting ridiculous anti-drag laws and judging queens onDrag Me to Dinner.
And Im still doing that, except death is a little closer.
So Most Determined, because it wasnt really a plan.
As a gay, you just did what you had to do to get out.
Determination was just the way to go.
What superlatives would you give Raja and Alyssa Edwards?
Alyssa is… can we say Most Batsh*t Crazy?
In the best way.
We always have a good time.
How do you feel about anti-drag laws popping up across the nation?
I think its up to a parent.
Drag queens are not a subject in school or creating havoc on anyone else.
This is simply entertainment.
Going as far as saying that its not allowed and its grooming children, that is repulsive.
And its completely hypocritical coming from any Republican lawmaker considering the Catholic Church.
What would you say to lawmakers who are opposing the art of drag?
Usually the people that are You cant say gay, we find out later have a gay relationship.
We find them at the airport, tap dancing in a stall with another man.
So the thing would be to investigate where does all this hidden anger come from?
This is a democracy.
Let us all live our lives.
Its not affecting you in any way.
Thats the theatricality of it.
Stay knowledgeable; give money to groups that can actually help us, [like] theDrag Defense Fund.
What were some of your go-to songs or artists in high school?
When I was in high school, everything was Madonna.
I love every song, from Like a Prayer to Oh Father.
Tell us about your self-care routine and mental health tips.
Having an adult beverage on occasion at your own home is self-care.
Moving to Palm Springs is self-care within itself.
Its quiet where I live.
I have projects to do at home.
And also, keeping a therapist even when things are good.
Most people I know will just use a therapist during a breakup and then they dont go back.
Just talking to someone outside of your friend circle and getting an objective view is pretty important.
And on occasion, a Xanax from Mexico does not hurt either.
Whats the most memorable drag show youve ever attended?
The show lasted maybe 45 minutes.
I dont know where they got the idea that drag shows need to be three hours long.
Maybe its in the word drag, dragging on and on and on.
But this was a 45-minute drag show.
I dont know who performed, but I was in and out.
To me, thats how it should be.
Who are your favorite drag queens and why?
I love any drag queen who has a sense of humor and can take a joke.
Top of my list is always Lady Bunny, Miss Coco Peru, and Sherry Vine.
I have fun with all of them.
Alyssa Edwards, Adore Delano, Courtney Act, Darienne Lake.
Brooke Lynn Hytes and I chat quite often.
Ive known Peppermint since 2005, so weve got scandals and stories.
Mariah Balenciaga is one of my good friends.
Well, you know what, because theyre already on this list, Im purposely not adding them.
Take Alyssa off, too.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onJune 15, 2023
