Quotes from Aquaria

I'm always inspired by anything in 'Vogue,' anything that's been in 'Vogue.'

I just see that there's a lot that I can do as far as sparking change and helping amplify the voices of marginalized people.

There are many times where we lose faith in our country and ourselves, and I think drag is definitely a form of entertainment and a form of hope that tells us we have to hope for a brighter future.

I remember wearing a full checkerboard look with checkerboard Vans when I was in elementary school and got bullied so much for it, so it's nice to see it being applauded and enjoyed.

I'm someone who doesn't often ask for help, just suggestions.

I'll do two gigs on a Saturday night until four o'clock in the morning, wake up, and do drag brunch on a Sunday, and then another party Sunday night. I definitely take what I do very seriously.

Accidents happen and all of that, but it's how we pick ourselves up from the accidents that matters.

Getting into drag almost seemed like, not my destiny, but you know how a caterpillar is gonna become a butterfly no matter what? It felt very like that.

Drag will always be a dynamic and powerful art form, and it is my duty now to honor the artists who have come before me while continuing to pioneer my own path and history by being open to growth and change as a human and a drag superstar.

I'm so blessed to have family that's so supportive of my choices.

Whether it was with drag or with sports or in school or whatever I was interested in, my parents were always supportive of me.

I think everyone is always so surprised to see the friendship that I have with The Vixen. We are very supportive of each other.

As I continued to grow throughout middle and high school, I began to expose myself to different areas of art like makeup, fashion, and later drag. I always had costumes laying around my house, so there were plenty of opportunities for me to dress up and turn a look.

For me, some of the key points of drag are knowing who you are, how you want to go about making people happy with your art, and why you're doing what you're doing.

I wanted to give myself the opportunity to do the coolest drag I could possibly do.

Sometimes in life, you're not always given a second chance, but if you do, take advantage of it, and go out with a bang!

Drag isn't a selective club. It's something everyone can be welcomed to.

The U.K. fans are definitely very passionate about their drag queens and have always been so lovely and welcoming and supportive.

There are people who don't understand some of the core aspects of being a decent human being.

I don't define drag. Drag is defined by me.

Drag is all about self-expression; there's so many different angles you can take on it.

I'm not always the best with expressing emotions and understanding my emotions.

No face is 'correct,' but when you figure out how to emphasize and celebrate your own features with makeup, it will show.

As with any season, there are plenty of people who would have made fabulous winners, and I just hope to honor the legacy of 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' and I hope to continue to make my fans, my friends, my family, and my sisters from my season proud.