Library Talks RuPaul on Fantasy & Identity
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Mar 24, 2015 
RuPaul, musician, performer, and host of "RuPaul's Drag Race", talks about success and performance, the power of improvisation and unconventional upbringings, astrology and compatibility, embracing both femininity and masculinity, maintaining balance in life, finding your tribe and breaking the fourth wall, embracing identity and inner power, excitement and collaboration with Elton John, controversial comments and staying rooted in love, and embracing the golden age of drag.
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Life as a Stage Play
- View life as a stage play where understanding your role is crucial.
- Embracing this perspective allows for fun and self-discovery, as seen in "RuPaul's Drag Race".
Finding Support
- RuPaul credits Oprah, among others, for saving his life.
- He emphasizes the importance of finding support to overcome challenges, especially as a sensitive person.
Drag's Challenge to Identity
- Drag mocks identity, challenging the ego's need for labels.
- This challenge is why drag is often at odds with mainstream culture.