10% Happier with Dan Harris RuPaul On: Surviving Your Family, Overcoming Addiction, And How To Have Fun (Including “Dirty Charades”)
Jul 3, 2024
RuPaul Charles, the iconic drag queen, singer, and author of 'The House of Hidden Meanings,' dives into the complexities of family and personal growth. He shares insights on embracing one's inner child, the power of daily spiritual practices, and his innovative idea for a daytime disco. The conversation also touches on the themes of overcoming addiction and redefining wealth beyond mere financial status. To spice things up, RuPaul and Dan engage in a cheeky game of Dirty Charades that adds a playful flair to their deep discussion.
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Life as Performance
- RuPaul believes life is a performance, referencing his famous quote, "We're born naked and the rest is drag."
- He emphasizes that life is temporary and shouldn't be taken too seriously.
Early Drug Use
- RuPaul used drugs at a young age to cope with a tumultuous home life.
- Drugs offered a sense of detachment from the chaos and allowed him to find humor in the absurdity of it all.
Parents' Emotional Inaccessibility
- RuPaul describes his parents as "country people" who lacked emotional depth and introspection.
- He felt it was his role to help them understand emotions, but they were unable to connect on that level.
