Actually, it does start with you - if you want to change the world, change yourself.

If you read Animal Farm, you know that humans traditionally forget the reason we have revolutions in the first place.

The world is your catwalk, so just remember this when you're out there.

As gay people, we always think outside of the box. The irreverent is always important to a drag queen and anyone else who lives outside the box. And this is why drag's important: remember to not take life seriously. It's always important to see the laughter in the illusion that we pretend is real.

Even when I was down, I treated myself as a star and eventually the world would catch up.

There's really no way to fast-track someone because the rate that their brain is able to interpret the information they're getting is on pace with life.

Walking with your chest out and your head held high says you have earned the right to stomp and pummel this particular piece of real estate.