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The quote says that queer people are often surrounded by messages that diminish their worth. It pushes back against that by insisting they do matter and deserve dignity and respect.
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Originally said in English.
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About Sasha Velour
American drag queen, artist, actress, author, and stage and television producer
Sasha Velour is an American drag queen, artist, actress, author, and stage and television producer based in Brooklyn, New York. Born Alexander Hedges Steinberg, she is best known for winning the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. She has also become known for NightGowns, her drag revue, and for Smoke & Mirrors, her one-queen theatrical work. Her public persona brings together performance, visual art, and writing, and her work is closely associated with drag performance and theatre.
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