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This season you are the only plus-sized contestant out of the 14 competing queens. What was that like?
Based on everything we’ve seen, the Season 6 queens really are an incredibly strong bunch. Were you intimidated once you met the cast?
I had a new respect for [previous plus-sized “Drag Race” contestants] Delta Work, Stacy Layne Matthews, Madame LaQueer, and Latrice Royale. That shit is tough, to be standing there in heels for hours — you come in at 8 in the morning and you don’t get back until 10 p.m. I started out in stilettos and wore them down to flats. There are so many different ways you can look at it. Some people look at it as, “Someone’s gotta go home first. Curse of the big girl.” Some people say, “You’re going to be the funny girl, you need to be funny — the funny fat girl.” No, I’m going to be everything. I can be sexy pin-up. I can be the dancer. As long as I work at it, I can do it. I might not be your favorite. You might not think I’m the sexiest. But I’m trying to be a voice for all the fatties and freaks.
No. For me, I looked at it as: none of these queens have what I have. Some of them are pretty; I’m prettier. Some of them can lipsynch, but nobody can lipsynch better than I can. If some of the judges are not into what I’m selling, I’m not their cup of tea — I’m going to give them what I am. Even going back to my audition: I’m going to give you what I have. This is what I have.
Kyla Minx
What has been your favorite drag experience? With a career as long as mine,
there have been so many great moments involved with doing drag. Some of my highlights have been hosting Dare2Care, an anti-bullying organization, at Cleveland City Hall. I was able to work with some amazing leaders in the community and some truly amazing youth who will be the leaders of the future. I am most proud of the work Kasha Davis and I have done as The Big Wigs, bringing our show to mainstream audiences and being so embraced by them. Most recently I was excited about bringing my craft the next level by starring in “Me and Jezebel” at the Blackfriars Theater, playing the part of Bette Davis. When/where do you usually perform in Rochester: I usually perform at 140 Alex
every Friday night with Kasha Davis, Ambrosia Salad, and Darienne Lake. Our Big Wigs show can be seen at the Golden Ponds in Greece, as well as the JCC, and the Rochester Fringe Festival. My next big
You’ve already started booking national appearances and the season hasn’t even started airing. Are you ready for your career to go into supernova once the show airs?
That is the thing that is sort of crazy. I still do my job as a stylist at the Thomas Lawrence Salon. I’m still going to try to hold on to that, because I think at this age
Aggy Dune
of my life, I don’t know what’s going to happen. If things take off and it’s amazing, great. If things don’t explode like some of the other girls, that’s great. I still have a life. I still want to be in Rochester at least a couple of times a week. I’ll ride the ride, whatever that is. Where are you hoping your career takes you?
I’d love for people to really connect with me, connect with my story and what I’m trying to convey on the show. I want them to bring me to their town, their city, their village, whatever. I’d love to see the world. I always wanted to. So I want to tour the world, see all the places, and do it on someone else’s dime. And hey, if Ryan Murphy sees me and wants to cast me on the next “American Horror Story: Circus Freaks,” I would be a wonderful bearded lady.
Lounge. Also I do guest spots at 140 Alex Bar and Grill. Website for more info: You can find me on Facebook as Kim McEachern.
Miss Deelicious
Inspiration for your drag name: I took my
by Beyonce. It’s the song that made me who I am as an entertainer today.
What has been your favorite drag experience? My favorite drag experience
was a ball that was hosted by the Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley when I was 16 and Naiomi Kayne (Carlos), the owner of Muthers, was doing a show there for the youth ball. She pulled me up on stage and I got a taste of the limelight and I lost it from there.
Because it’s about so much more than drag or about gayness. There’s so much you can relate to. There really is competition and sportsmanship, and so much laughter. I think this year people are going to watch an episode, and then rewatch it to see things they missed, because they were laughing too hard. It’s really enjoyable and such a nail biter. These queens are so equally matched. Everyone has great strengths and weaknesses. It’s anybody’s game — anybody’s. People’s mind on drag has changed over the years. At first it was female impersonators, looking female. And then it was about being campy and loud. And then there are these whole genderfuck kinds of queens. The show is really changing the minds of people. Drag is not one thing anymore.
Miss Deelicious
outing will be at Rain Lounge in Syracuse this month with Shangela, Alysa Edwards, Milk, and Michelle Visage, all from “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Website for more info: Check me out on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Vine.
Favorite songs to perform: “Get Me Bodied”
What would you say to readers who have never watched “Drag Race”? Why should they turn in this season?
Ambrosia Salad
name from the movie “Edward Scissorhands.” One of my favorites, but the scene where a female is forcing a spoonful of the dish down Edward’s throat made me think of drag. Some people love it, some people don’t. Plus it’s great being a food of the gods!
Ambrosia Salad
How would you describe your style? I
would describe my style as campy drag. I enjoy the colored wigs, platform heels, KISS-like make-up, and glitter of course. I am a tall guy and don’t think the female impersonator is me. What has been your favorite drag experience?
Winning Miss Gay Rochester would be one. I also loved meeting David Cassidy at the world’s largest disco in Buffalo. Who wasn’t in love with Keith Partridge? When/where do you usually perform in Rochester: I am currently performing
Fridays at 140 Alex.
When/where do you usually perform in Rochester: I perform every Thursday
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