RuPaul reflects on growing up Black and queer - and forging his own path | Fresh Air

The Emmy-winning host of RuPaul's Drag Race describes himself as "an introvert masquerading as an extrovert." In a new memoir, he writes about growing up Black and queer in San Diego. And how he forged a new and glamorous identity in the punk rock and drag scenes of Atlanta and New York City. The memoir is titled "The House of Hidden Meanings."
This interview originally aired March 4, 2024.
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[@nicoleantaya-fraser9861]

Thank you for this wonderful interview, with one of my most favourite humans on the planet - RuPaul. ♥🙏♥

[@ChangShen]

Incredibly insightful interview, thank you!

[@OURPERFECTO]

Hero, RuPaul.
Rupaul is a HERO.

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Mama Ru giving it as usual!!!

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