TheQueen of the Universejudge prides herself on always having multiple pots on the fire.
Trixie Mattel is living proof that drag queens can do whatever they damn well hey.
I pride myself on always having multiple pots on the fire,the 33-year-old entertainertells Bustle.
Amid theanti-drag legislationbeing proposed across the United States, Mattel is celebrating Pride by keeping busier than ever.
Well, when I was a senior, my class voted me Most Likely to Be Famous.
Granted, there were only 32 of us they were right!
Lets go with Most Likely to Be More Famous.
How do you feel about anti-drag laws popping up across the nation?
What would you say to lawmakers who are opposing the art of drag?
They are diversion tactics by forces thatactuallyharm developing spirits.
Because, newsflash, thats drag.
Drag has been here forever, not hurting anyone, and will continue to do so.
What were some of your go-to songs or artists in high school?
Melissa Etheridge.Come to My Window,Watching You, come on?!
I learned the guitar to her music.
I love, love, love Aimee Mann, Blondie, Loretta Lynn, and Blink-182.
I listen a lot of the same things now that I did then.
Now, with DJing, Im exploring the disco and electronic realms more.
Tell us about yourself-careroutine and mental health tips.
To stay as productive as I do, I have to prioritize taking care of myself.
Im an avidrunner, marathons and everything.
Im on thestationary bikeall the time.
I take baths, love baths.
Im around people all day every day, so that solace is refreshing.
Songwriting is great for me to get out what Im thinking and feeling.
Making time for relationships, like with my boyfriend, is really important.
What is the most memorable drag show youve ever attended?
I saw her perform, and it was so wonderful.
Afterward, I got to meet her.
She said to me, Drag will take you everywhere.
Who are your favorite drag queens and why?
Ive seen a lot of incredible drag in my time.
She needs to have a point of view, she needs to tell a story with the work.
It sounds so elementary, but thats what it boils down to.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onJune 15, 2023
