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4 Quotes From RuPaul’s New York Times Interview That Blew My Mind

Ami AngelowiczMay 13, 2013 //
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"Look underneath the hood."

The New York Times’ Marcus Mabry scored an interview with my idol, RuPaul Charles. Obvs, I’m totally jealous. But I can put my feelings aside and say that this video has further solidified Ru’s status as my Life Hero. The “Drag Race” star talked about many interesting subjects including counter culture, gay icons, LGBTQ rights and his new single, “Lick It,” featuring Lady Bunny. But that doesn’t do the interview justice. There’s some seriously deep shit going on under his wig (or in this case, his cowboy hat). After the jump a few things he said that I would like to kiki about with him further with him over a plate of Tic Tacs. Ru, call me. Please. Keep reading »

In Which RuPaul Takes Drag To A Spiritual Level

Ami AngelowiczApril 2, 2013 //
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Quotable

“Drag is about mocking identity, mocking the facade. Drag is an extension of the realization that, ‘You mean, the thing I think I am, I’m not really?’ Exactly. So have fun with it. Change it. That’s why I think drag comes up against so much opposition from people, because the ego knows drag is a threat to the ego … It not only shows the tenacity of the human spirit, it shows the vulnerability of it. It’s the common thread that we all want to be recognized for who we are, we all want to be loved, and we all want to be accepted. Even the toughest, most courageous queen who’s fought the biggest battles, in their own family, in the neighborhood, with mother and father, to get on that show and say to the world, ‘Here I am. And I’m gonna be proud of who I am, I’m not gonna apologize for who I am.’ That’s why our show is so much more than men in pussycat wigs and cha-cha heels. That’s what people connect with … Most people don’t have the cojones to go there, so they put up this front … It takes so much more guts to face up to the light.”

– RuPaul Charles talks drag, “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and drops wisdom in Spin magazine. This is just a small nugget of brilliance. I highly suggest reading the entire interview. He was my idol, now he is my spiritual guru. I worship at the Church of Ru. That is all. [Spin]

Twerk It To RuPaul’s New Single, “Peanut Butter”

Ami AngelowiczFebruary 10, 2013 //
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WERK!
"It must be jelly cause jam don't shake"

All this inclement weather just makes me want to dance. Thank God for RuPaul’s sickening, new music video for her single “Peanut Butter” featuring Big Freedia. It must be jelly cause jam don’t shake, hunty. I’m going to be making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches all weekend. That wasn’t code for something gross. I just meant I’m going to do a lot of dancing. [ONTD]

RuPaul And Honey Boo Boo May Be Recording A Duet!

Ami AngelowiczSeptember 12, 2012 //
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Quotable

“I’m doing a duet record and I’m here to ask Honey Boo Boo Child to be my duet partner … She is real, she is lovely, she’s funny … She doesn’t take herself seriously. The whole family doesn’t take themselves seriously. It’s really just good fun. I love anybody who dances to the beat of a different drummer .. She is the queen. She understands what drag is. That’s what pageants are.”

– RuPaul Charles‘ official duet proposal to Alana Thompson aka Honey Boo Boo Child. Wait, my idol RuPaul would like to record a duet with my other idol, Honey Boo Boo? I need to process this bit of information. When the very short list of celebrities that I worship end up in one news headline together, I feel very overwhelmed. Obviously this needs to happen. This must happen. It MUST. Song titles are running though my head: “Glitzy Made Me Do It,” “A Dollar Makes Her Holler,” “Pageant Girl,” “Crown Chaser,” “Jealous of My Flipper,” “Shh! It’s A Wig,” “Don’t Step On My Forklift Foot.” I shall keep you posted. [E! Online]

Lady Gaga Was Totally Channeling RuPaul On The Cover Of “Vogue”

Ami AngelowiczAugust 10, 2012 //
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Lady Gaga tweeted about the inspiration behind her Vogue cover. “Who else sees me channeling RuPaul on the COVER of VOGUE. If only I was as fierce as you bitch. I did try to come for you with that weave,” she said. I get it. I mean, haven’t we all had a RuPaul channeling moment? Sometimes when I’m walking down the street in high wedges, I imagine I’m Ru strutting it up on the catwalk. Of course, some genius on Tumblr made this. WERK! [WOW]

12 Life Lessons From “RuPaul’s Drag Race”

Ami AngelowiczNovember 17, 2011 //
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Somehow I missed the first three seasons of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” during their television run. But the show found its way to me thanks to the magic of Netflix live streaming. Now that I’ve watched all three seasons consecutively, I think this reality TV diamond in the rough may be my most favoritest of all time. Why? Well, obviously because drag queens are fabulous. They are talented, creative, and courageous lady boys who can turn feathers into gold. And that RuPaul Charles! Dammit! I knew she was a Cover Girl, but I didn’t know she was the most inspiring human being to ever host a television show. She’s everything Tyra Banks wishes she could be on “ANTM.” Yes, I walk away from every episode having learned how to properly contour a jaw line or bedazzle a butt cheek, but I also leave with glittering hunks of wisdom. After the jump, important life lessons I’ve learned from “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” You’d better work, bitch! Keep reading »