RuPaul reveals how being different led to success: “I would never join into the matrix”

RuPaul, the beloved actor, drag queen and producer of "RuPaul's Drag Race" talks about the importance of identifying people who love and understand you for who you are - that is, he said, "find your tribe."
On "Salon Talks," RuPaul give advices he learned as a young person who struggled to fit in to those who are experiencing similar isolation today. "I remember being 14 years old, making a pact with myself," he said. "I would never join into the matrix, never join into the status quo, and I would always fight it. It always felt like I was on an operating table and the anesthesia never worked."
He's long been an advocate for being one's authentic self, even though sometimes it's difficult. "I have always worked and did my work on the fringe, where I have feel very comfortable," he noted.
RuPaul has carved out a successful place as an iconoclast, and said he thinks change is coming for others who want to be, or simply are, different. Asked if he thought there was a shift toward gender becoming less binary with more people coming out as transgender or bisexual, RuPaul said, "I believe there is. As we as a race of people expand and tear down these damned walls, we will find different shades and different angles."
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[@ITM95]

I could listen to RuPaul talk all day...

[@gustamanavo]

RuPaul is an extraordinary human being.

[@shinjiri123]

I did not know Rupaul is so spiritually conscious and aware but it explains why I love his shows so much. I could listen to him ALL DAY EVERY DAY. Thank you for this interview I love it so much so very insightful and open-minded.

[@supaviter100]

He is very Intelligent Person. He know himself really well. Respect to RuPaul

[@haizekhaze8868]

I loved them in "the truth about Jane" ...."HONEY, I'M BLACK AND I'M GAY, THEY HATE ME WAYY MORE THAN THEY HATE YOU."

[@darrenkane2109]

Love how deep Ru went in this interview! I agree with the other commenter, it needs more views. Great job!

[@montacap]

If you are a genuine person you do not have to say " I genuinely mean that ." At least that is how I have lived.

[@jimmi317]

Why doesn't this have more views!! This is amazing and so genuine from Rupaul! I love him so much!

[@divinefeminineoracle5825]

Great interview!

[@marias8007]

I loved this! so insightful and deep!

[@suginami123]

It is impossible to keep up with a genius

[@theoracleVlogs]

The matrix is real and we are in it

[@veetee4826]

how to find my tribe?

[@BrandonFer]

💖💖💖

[@thedarkbaby]

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[@louloueris4399]

"As long as you're not hurting anybody else..." - but Ru, then you should not go eat those chicken wings, because THAT HURTS THE CHICKENS!! #goVEGAN #beCRUELTY-FREE !!