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Podcast: Awards Chatter
Episode: RuPaul - 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
Description: The 55-year-old icon, Emmy-nominated for the first time, recalls his discovery of drag ("Bugs Bunny was my first introduction"), clarifies misconceptions ("It was never about being a woman at all, it was always about f-you to society") and reveals why he today resists getting glammed up and won't for the Emmys ("You won't see in my drag if I'm not getting paid"). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices