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" That's something I like about drag - I get to do everything. Collaborative arts are hard for me because I don't really like to relinquish control. "

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Black And White

" When I walked in on 'Drag Race' and saw Katya, I had no idea she was gonna be funny, because she was stunning. She had this perfect red lip, I remember looking into her eyes and being like, 'This is a woman!' Then she was really funny. She kind of presents normal, and it's a one-two punch with the comedy. "