Personally, I experience success when I enjoy what I'm doing. I love the creative process, even if the end result isn't embraced by anyone else.
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You're born naked, and the rest is drag! EVERYBODY is in drag. Whether you're a man or a woman. It just depends on how extreme you wanna go.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the idea that our identities are performances shaped by societal expectations.
Rupaul's quote suggests that from the moment we are born, we start to construct our identities and roles in society, akin to putting on a costume or 'drag'. It highlights the fluidity of gender and identity, proposing that everyone plays a part in society and that these performances can vary in their expression based on individual choice and societal norms.
Themes
IdentityPerformanceGenderSocietyDrag
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be perfect to use in a speech about self-acceptance at a pride event.
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