A Q&A with Raven from RuPaul's Drag Race

A Q&A with Raven
by Drew Wilson

I love me some 'RuPaul's Drag Race.' And while season two runner-up Raven was not my cup of tea (I was Team Tatianna all the way), she brought the drama, looked flawless doing it, and week after week she managed to give the judges what they were looking for.

Raven will be appearing tonight at Tracks for the very first stop on the nationwide RuPaul's Drag Race Tour and while I didn't have a chance to chat with her like I did with Tyra and Jujubee, I was able to email her a few questions and find out about her best and worst experiences on the show, the meanest thing she's ever done in real life, and what Tatianna was really like.

What did you hope to accomplish by appearing on 'RuPaul's Drag Race?'
Well first of all I wanted to win!!! But, I also wanted to prove that I am pretty fierce at my craft and can take my drag anywhere I want it to! I also wanted more than just Southern California to get a glimpse of what I do and make more fans of not just myself, but drag in general!!!

What were your best/worst moments/experiences doing the show?
The best would be getting to know a few of the other girls and making lifelong friendships with them and growing a stronger bond with Morgan! I also loved working with Stephan May who was my drag mother in the Golden Girls episode! He was such a delight and that was such a rewarding experience! The worst would have to be the eight hours in drag on heels in front of the judges waiting to hear the fate of yourself and the other girls...NOT SO FUN, but still worth it in the end!

Are you a villainess in real life like you were on the show?
Not at all! I am actually very sweet and down to earth. At the same though, when my opinion is asked ... be ready for it! I think confidence and the ability to speak your mind is always viewed as being a little bitchy!

What's the meanest thing you've ever said/did to somebody in real life?
UGH... I made smoothies once for myself and my brother and put a laxative in his! I know, that is so mean, but it is the meanest thing I have ever done!

What advice do you have for the queens of season three?
BE 100% PREPARED!!! Thicken your skin and remember that, whatever the outcome is, YOU are a drag superstar!!!

What was Tatianna really like? Do you think she would date me?
Well, she just might! I think you will have to take her on a date and find out what she is like!!!

Why should readers of MileHighGayGuy.com come see the show at Tracks tonight?
Tonight is going to fierce, funky, fun and fresh! Plus ... You'll get a chance to see that I am actually rather nice and approachable! And I do need to add ... we look much better in person! Those high def cameras ... UGH!



Is there anything else that you would like to say?
Thank you for having us girls out to come entertain you and for the love and support! You guys are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

RuPaul's Drag Race Tour: Raven bailed on me so please enjoy a taste of Tatianna

This blog posting was supposed to be an interview with 'RuPaul's Drag Race' contestant/villainess Raven.

Raven is coming to Tracks in Denver tomorrow night as part of the RuPaul's Drag Race tour.

However, at the very last possible second Raven claimed to be sick and unable to do the interview.

Thanks a lot, Raven. I could have gone to visit my sick great-grandmother in the hospital instead of sitting around waiting on you.

Jut kidding. My great-grandmother's dead.

Anyway, since Raven bailed on me I decided to use this space to post pictures of Raven's much younger, and significantly more beautiful, arch-rival from the show, Tatianna.