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" I'm a pop victim. I love pop music; I love pop culture. I love Olivia Newton-John. "
RuPaul
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" The secret of success in every field is redefining what success means to you. It can't be your parent's definition, the media's definition, or your neighbor's definition. Otherwise, success will never satisfy you. "
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" The number one taboo for boys is to be feminine, so for someone to not only override their internal directive but society's directive is mind-boggling and heroic. It's courageous. "
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" I love Ashford & Simpson, and I love the Brothers Gibb. They are amazing. "
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" It's a neutralizing mantra to say to everybody, 'I come in peace.' I come in peace. That's why it's important. "
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