I don't define drag. Drag is defined by me.
— Aquaria
I'm a very femme gay boy, so what better way to express that than through drag? It truly is the greatest mix of art forms.
No face is 'correct,' but when you figure out how to emphasize and celebrate your own features with makeup, it will show.
'Drag Race' is so unique in how much progress it has made in how people think of people in LGBTQIA-plus community and has helped make big strides in the way queer art is perceived.
The representation that I always go back to is a pop star - whether it's Lady Gaga or Madonna, I love the way those women in pop music have always made an effort to create a specific vision.
Being a drag queen out on the subway or out on the street is still not the most safe thing you can be doing.
I'm always inspired by anything in 'Vogue,' anything that's been in 'Vogue.'
I'm just excited to give the kids what they want, keep on turning the looks and slaying the day.
Tip your drag queens, bartenders, and don't rub your chopsticks together at the sushi restaurant. Also, just in general, don't be a dirtbag human.
I wanted to give myself the opportunity to do the coolest drag I could possibly do.
I'm someone who doesn't often ask for help, just suggestions.
I just want to be a shining leader for the LGBTQIA-plus community. Drag queens have always been the leaders of the community.
For me, drag has always been about being someone younger kids can look up to, or even older kids can look up to as well, and I want to continue to tour and travel and entertain.
I've never come from a lot of money. Going to college in New York was already a financial struggle for both my family and me, so to drop out and immediately put my faith in my drag career was a huge risk to take.
Past 'Drag Race' alum that I've spoken to, their biggest advice to me was, 'Expect the unexpected,' and, 'There's no way that you can prepare for this,' so I thought I was at least ahead of the curve knowing that I wasn't prepared.
'Jesus of Suburbia' is such a dynamic song from start to finish; it's nine minutes of craziness and hectic-ness and emotion... It's one of those songs where I know that for the next couple of days, I don't have to go to the gym, because I got my workout running around the stage and thrashing to Green Day.
Accidents happen and all of that, but it's how we pick ourselves up from the accidents that matters.
Stay moisturized... but find what works for you. I like to keep things pretty simple just because my skin doesn't need anything too special.
It's been made apparent I have a good eye for style and fashion.
Doing makeup, especially for drag, is all about being aware of the geography and angles of your face.
The U.K. fans are definitely very passionate about their drag queens and have always been so lovely and welcoming and supportive.
I like doing things that make an impact.
Sometimes in life, you're not always given a second chance, but if you do, take advantage of it, and go out with a bang!
I used to do a show in New York that was loosely based around celebrity impersonations. I know what it takes to embody someone.
Getting into drag almost seemed like, not my destiny, but you know how a caterpillar is gonna become a butterfly no matter what? It felt very like that.
If everyone's rocking the same cool, hard-to-find fabrics, they might not be as cool and hard to find as you think.
For me, drag is all about making people happy and entertaining.
Getting to know Vixen has been an amazing learning experience, and I am glad that I am close to her so that I am able to be further educated on social issues and see them through her eyes.
I'm not always the best with expressing emotions and understanding my emotions.
I love a quick little magician gag.
I've always wanted to be a pop star of sorts because I love the whole touring gig.
I realized I don't always come off the way that I think that I come off.
For me, drag is not about being a woman - or being anything, specifically.
There are many times where we lose faith in our country and ourselves, and I think drag is definitely a form of entertainment and a form of hope that tells us we have to hope for a brighter future.
When I go down to the bodega and grab a BLT, I throw on my sweatpants and sweatshirt.
If someone tells you what something is supposed to look like or to follow a specific trend, but it looks silly on you, you don't have to do it.
There is no limit to how far drag can go.
The drag scene in the U.K. is super fierce!
I think - I know - the normalization of drag and drag culture has definitely opened up people's minds in some parts of the world.
Drag will always be a dynamic and powerful art form, and it is my duty now to honor the artists who have come before me while continuing to pioneer my own path and history by being open to growth and change as a human and a drag superstar.
'Drag Race' is a fantastic way to catapult your career and to get yourself known for your drag, for your singing, for your love of fashion, or whatever it may be. It's a fabulous platform to shout the things you do well from the top of the roof.
If it doesn't seem nice, appropriate, or right, don't do it.
I remember wearing a full checkerboard look with checkerboard Vans when I was in elementary school and got bullied so much for it, so it's nice to see it being applauded and enjoyed.
For me, I went into 'Drag Race' wanting to further catapult my career, to travel around the world, and perform for all my fans.
A lot of people know me from Instagram, and most of the concepts that I post there are my looks or my makeup. They don't know or remember that, almost every night in NYC, I am running from gig to gig and working hard.
I work so hard, even Donna Summer would be jealous.
Don't let your upbringing, your surroundings, whatever situation you are living in, don't let those stop you from being the greatest you that you can be.
I love meeting fans, and I love bringing my drag to all parts of the world.
I think any time we do drag, especially in 2018, it's a political statement. Because we're living in a world where people don't see drag queens as equal. They don't see queer people as equal. They don't see people of any minority as equal.
I'm a huge fan of Green Day's album 'American Idiot'; it was just a whole, very thorough experience.
