We Are All in Drag

Who is better at managing “personality” than RuPaul? No one.

In an interview with Kai Ryssdal on Marketplace, the author, performer and “Queen of Queens” showed a refreshing and eye-opening honesty about how he uses drag and characters to navigate and work various systems.

“I thought, “You know what, I don't fit in to society, but I can figure this out.” So I paid attention, I looked, and the combination I used to create this larger than life character that's my public persona, it’s not rocket science. We all have different personas that we use…”

RuPaul uses “drag” the way most people talk about clothing, a look, or a style — to be swapped out with purpose, as a tool to be used. “It's not personal. I'm not saying this is who I am definitely, it’s saying this is who I am right now.”

To RuPaul, the drag you choose can expand the limits of how you perceive and express yourself. But you have to use your drag with intention, awareness, and love.

Is there a persona you’ve always wanted to express — or try on? Maybe now’s the time.