New Hollywood RuPaul
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Aug 15, 2018 
RuPaul, Emmy-nominated for RuPaul's Drag Race, discusses their Emmy nomination and their journey from children's theater to Hollywood. They explore the concept of personal growth in reality shows and the importance of drag as an art form. They also talk about humor, being a role model, and their favorite songs from 2018.
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RuPaul's Start in Drag
- RuPaul's mother predicted early he would be famous, guiding his path into performance and drag.
- He balanced drag's taboo perception by removing sexuality, infusing irreverent humor inspired by Monty Python.
Drag Race Goes Mainstream
- Drag Race’s move to VH1 and global streaming broadened its audience, making drag mainstream across different cultures.
- The show allows viewers to discover various queens anew, extending drag’s cultural reach.
Embrace Humor in Drag
- A drag queen’s journey includes embracing humor after cynicism and bitterness caused by life's illusions.
- Don’t take life too seriously; irreverence fuels creativity and the essence of drag.