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" I have an art magazine about drag called 'Velour,' named after myself, and I have a monthly show called 'Nightgowns' that curates and presents some of the most creative and high-quality drag in a professional theater setting. "

Sasha Velour

Art

Myself

Creative

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Seeing

Art

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Flexible

People

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