RuPaul On Childhood, The Power Of Drag And The 'Tenacity Of The Human Spirit'

This hour originally aired on Oct. 22, 2018.

With Meghna Chakrabarti

RuPaul Charles, America’s most famous drag queen, was abandoned by his father as a child. He says it was an experience he couldn’t let go. RuPaul tell us it was drag that finally set him free.

Guest

RuPaul Andre Charles, actor, model, singer, songwriter, television personality, author and the most successful drag queen of all time. Host and producer of the award-winning “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Author of the new book “GuRu.” (@RuPaul)

Interview Highlights

On reasons for writing the book

“Especially now, I think young people really do need a touchstone that could help navigate their journey. Our show really serves as that also, with the stories of the queens who apply for this competition reality show. They come from varied backgrounds, but they all have the struggle in common. They were ostracized by their family or society and had to make a way, had to sort