RuPaul, 1960-

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March 4, 2024

41:54

RuPaul reflects on growing up Black and queer — and forging his own path

The Emmy-winning host of RuPaul's Drag Race describes himself as "an introvert masquerading as an extrovert." He reflects on the first 40 years of his life in the memoir The House of Hidden Meanings.

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September 4, 2020

20:04

RuPaul's Recipe For Success? Love Yourself And Stay Flexible

In a March 2020 interview, the Emmy-nominated host of RuPaul's Drag Race said his drag look was "one-part Cher, two-parts David Bowie, one-part Diana Ross and two heaping spoonfuls of Dolly Parton."

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RuPaul reflects on growing up Black and queer — and forging his own path

RuPaul's Recipe For Success? Love Yourself And Stay Flexible

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