All that ever holds somebody back, I think, is fear. For a minute I had fear. [Then] I went into the [dressing] room and shot my fear in the face.

I'm on the edge with you

I am not perfect. I just think that imperfections are beautiful.

I used to get made fun of for being either too provocative or too eccentric, so I started to tone it down. I didn't fit in, and I felt like a freak.

I thought equality was non-negotiable.

People that are obsessed with hating you, feel flattered. Their whole lives revolve around you.

I work all day, do research, sketch my ideas, prepare for performances.