RuPaul is an American entertainment pioneer widely celebrated as the world's most famous and influential drag queen, who transformed drag from underground counterculture into global mainstream art through 'RuPaul's Drag Race', winning a historic 14 Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Honor the extraordinary legacy of RuPaul on November 17 with these curated quotes, philosophical reflections, and heartfelt tributes celebrating their monumental impact on Groundbreaking Drag Queen, Television Host, Producer, Pop Icon, and Author.
“If you can't love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else? Can I get an amen up in here?”
“We're all born naked and the rest is drag.”
“Drag is not about becoming someone else; it's about stripping away who you pretended to be so the real you can shine.”
“Look at me: a poor Black kid from San Diego who dreamed of glamorous shoes and international stages. If I can do it, you can do it too.”
“Don't take life too seriously. None of us are getting out of this alive anyway, so put on some lipstick and have fun!”
“What other people think of you is none of your business.”
“When you become the image of your own imagination, that's the most powerful thing you could ever do.”
“You have to learn to silence the inner saboteur—that little voice in your head that tells you you're not worthy.”
“My mother taught me: 'Don't let them steal your joy. Your joy is your power.”
“Success is not about how many people cheer for you; it's about whether you can look in the mirror at night and say: 'I did it my way.”
Groundbreaking Drag Queen, Television Host, Producer, Pop Icon, and Author
