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Born Naked, Rest Is Drag
- RuPaul believes "we're born naked and the rest is just drag," meaning our identities are constructed roles.
- This perspective offers a radical view of identity, highlighting the fluidity and performative nature of self.
Drag's Punk Rock Origins
- RuPaul started drag within punk rock bands as a form of social commentary, not linked to sexual identity.
- This gritty, rebellious style contrasted with glamorous drag and conveyed cultural messages during the Reagan 80s.
Start Seeing With Kindness
- To see each other differently, start with kindness and realize we are not separate but connected.
- RuPaul emphasizes that dissing others harms yourself and that all energy we emit returns to us.