“But in that time the RuPaul idea was born, and people outside of my world were inspired to talk about me and androgyny and drag in a way that was unprecedented. Not long after that, the questions came: Why you? Drag had been around forever. Why had I been able to crack the code after so many false starts and almosts?”
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The House of Hidden Meanings: A Memoir―The Transformational Power of Facing Yourself Fearlessly
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RuPaul (born November 17, 1960) is an American drag queen, singer, actor, and television personality, widely known as the "Queen of Drag." He gained mainstream fame with his 1993 hit single "Supermodel (You Better Work)" and has since become a cultural icon. Since 2009, he has hosted and produced "RuPaul's Drag Race," the Emmy Award-winning reality competition that has transformed drag culture worldwide. In 2019, RuPaul became the first drag queen to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A longtime LGBTQ+ rights advocate, he has influenced millions through his work in entertainment, music, and television. more
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