Last Night a DRAG QUEEN Saved My Life...

People often ask me, "Desiree, just what is

your obsession with Drag Queens?!"

It's not a very difficult question for me to answer, since there are just SO MANY things I adore about the Fabulous World of Drag!  For me, drag queens are like the glitzy, gorgeous & glam fairy godmothers of my most self-indulgent, over-the-rainbow dreams!  I mean, they represent just about everything that I love ~ lots of sparkle, over-the-top fashions, music, dancing, fierce performances, cult cinema, comedy, sickening make-up artistry, subversive culture, gender-bending... 

I mean, really - what's not to love?!

Me, invading Venus D Lite's personal space...

But my adoration for these decadent creatures is more than skin-deep. Unfortunately, due to the small-mindedness of many in our society, most of these queens have had to endure a lot of suffering and heartache on their road to the throne ~ but in the end, they have become some of the most wonderful, caring and strong individuals you will ever meet!  This deeper side of drag - combined with all the fun & fantasy - has proven itself to be a magic elixer for me in my life. By doing what they do, these Queens have helped pull me through some very dark & difficult times. They've shown me that, come what may in life, you must always be true to yourself, love yourself...and for heaven's sake, child, do it with some panache!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all you fabulous girls for doing your thang...your talent, tucking and tears are never in vain. XOXO

LONG LIVE THE QUEENS!!!

There is no misconceiving the talent of Miss Conception...

Sharon Needles, latest winner of RuPaul's Drag Race

Gabriel Villarreal (aka Delta Work) poses with little ol' me!

The fabulous Kristie Champaigne of Velvet Lounge, Santa Ana

Delta Work (runner-up on RuPaul's Drag Race 3) at work.

The sickening Latrice Royale, runner-up on Drag Race 4

Sharon Needles/Drag Race Update: TOP THREE!

1. SHARON NEEDLES (my pick!)

Well, the season started with my favorite queen, Sharon Needles leading the pack...but I guess RuPaul didn't want to be accused of playing favorites ~ so for a few episodes now, my devestating queen of darkness seemed to have taken the backseat.  BUT, now that we're getting down to the nitty-gritty of the competition, the goth-underdog from Pittsburgh has once again pulled to the front position ~ proving she has most definitely has the charisma, uniqueness, NERVE and talent to win the race!  Go all the way Sharon!!!

#SharonNeedles

2. CHAD MICHEALS

At the beginning of the season, many wrote off this seasoned perfectionist as "nothing new" ~ but as Snow White and Chad Micheals prove,  one doesn't have to be a bitch to make it to the top.  While some of the other queens have felt it necessary to show their claws in this competition, Miss Micheals has shown us that grace, beauty, wisdom and talent can also get you far in life (...though the catty bitches are a little more fun to watch)! 

Good luck Chad - you're a true professional and one classy lady!

3. PHI PHI O'HARA

Don't hate her because she's beautiful ~ or a ROYAL bitch.  Phi Phi O'Hare is lovely, talented, and loud! This queen likes to argue - A LOT, and usually about why she's better than you.  As many of the younger competitors seem to prove, with youth - often comes a defensive, arrogant ATTITUDE.  Phi Phi is fierce, both in a good and bad way ~ but she has also shown a surprising softer side throughout the competition, revealing that underneath her bedazzled diva exterior, lies a sequined heart of gold lamé.

Of course if I had any say, the hilarious, fabulous and super-sweet Miss Latrice Royale would be in the top three rather than Phi Phi... MISS YOU, Sugar!

So - who will be named top dog in this competition - or should I say "top bitch"?  Stay tuned to find out...

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Drag Race Update: it's a SHARON SWEEP!!!

Congrats to my favorite Queen, Sharon Needles!

She has individually won the main challenges on episodes 1 & 3 on this season of Rupaul's Drag Race, and was on the winning team in episode 2!  I am so glad everyone else is loving this devastating diva as much as I am...

GGGOOOOOOOO SHARON! YAY.

a young Sharon Needles dreams of her future in the spotlight...

other articles about Sharon Needles...

1/31/12 - I'm in Love! Why Sharon Needles...

1/30/12 - NEW SEASON! RuPaul's Drag Race

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I'M IN LOVE! Why Sharon Needles makes me weak in the knees...

She's funny, fabulous and fucking fierce - she's Sharon Needles!  And do you want to talk about "charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent"?  Hello?!  She's got it all.

I've made no secret of my affection for the newest season of Drag Race's most sickening, goth-punk contestant - and the more I get to know her, the deeper I fall.  With wit as sharp & stinging as a rusty razor blade, a dark and devastating sense of style (and even a penis!) Ms. Needles very well could be my perfect man!

CONGRATS ON WINNING THE FIRST ROUND, MY DEAR!  I WILL BE ROOTING FOR YOU ALL THE WAY...