Quotes from Alyssa Edwards

I remember when I started performing, I thought, 'Why is this something that we do after hours, underground?' I was waiting on the world to change and the idea of this art to become mainstream, and I think that's what 'RuPaul's Drag Race' has really accomplished in such an eloquent way.

When I take good care of myself, it lifts my spirits, boosts my confidence, and makes me feel strong. When someone tries to throw me shade, it bounces right off. I look those haters straight in the eye, keep my chin up and shoulders back. Because I know I'm a fierce queen - and they know it, too.

I knew I wanted to be the Steven Spielberg of dance.

My father was very strict.

I started doing drag because I needed a creative outlet for myself.

My brothers and sisters started having children at a very early age, and I was just there all alone at one point, like, 'What do I do?' And I thought the only thing I can do is create mine, make my family, and I did that.

I've changed as a person because of the art of drag.

Go out, live your best life, encourage and share your laugh, and make other people laugh.

Violet Chachki - I'm a huge fan of her work.

'Drag Race' is a movement. I'll be forever grateful that I left my legacy.