I don't think there is a life in the mundane 9-to-5 hypocrisy. That's not living.

Life is dangerous. There are no guarantees.

Young people need to know there are ways for them to navigate this life.

The number one taboo for boys is to be feminine, so for someone to not only override their internal directive but society's directive is mind-boggling and heroic. It's courageous.

I've been on both sides; I've interviewed people, and I do an okay job, I guess. But it's awful. Because you feel like you have to defend your life, which is such an interesting concept. It's not an easy process to sit down and talk about, 'What's your motivation?' Because as I'm answering, I'm working it out for myself at the same time.

I've always been interested in what else is here, what lies beneath.

My spiritual practice reminds me of what's really real, what's really hood.

I've always been ambitious. I've always been able to roll up my sleeves and get to work. I like to stay busy. I love working, and I love being creative.

It's very easy to look at the world and think this is all so cruel and so mean. It's important to not become bitter from it.

I started out in this business in rock and roll bands and stumbled into drag. Drag just happened to be my vehicle for my creativity. So, you know, it's afforded me the opportunity to create new shows, to make music.