57 Quotes by Bianca Del Rio
Bianca Del Rio, the stage name of Roy Haylock, is a drag queen, comedian, and actor who has made a significant impact on the world of drag and entertainment. Known for her sharp wit, unfiltered humor, and flawless comedic timing, Del Rio rose to fame after winning the sixth season of the reality competition show "RuPaul's Drag Race." Her larger-than-life persona, coupled with her ability to read and roast with precision, has made her a fan favorite and a highly sought-after performer. Del Rio's comedic talents extend beyond the world of drag, as she has toured globally with her stand-up comedy shows, captivating audiences with her hilarious and often irreverent observations on pop culture, politics, and everyday life. Her success in the entertainment industry has solidified her status as one of the most iconic and influential drag queens of her generation, and her impact on the world of comedy and LGBTQ+ representation cannot be overstated.
Bianca Del Rio Quotes
Things in life just happen and then you make the best of the situation and you keep moving. (Meaning)
Back in the day, when a man in a wig had to 'lip sync for their life,' they relied on a wig reveal, rose petals or picking up their opponent and twirling them around.
There's always something that I will always find to do, because I just enjoy working so much. There's always something on the horizon; it really comes down to scheduling and making it all happen.
I'm clown realness!
For me, call me what you want, as long as I'm working.
I'm a man in a wig who is an entertainer, I'm not a role model.
I mean I'm one of those people that laugh at a funeral. And it's always the worst time, but there's always a place to find something funny.
People love sympathy, people love the underdog. For me, sympathy is not part of my drag aesthetic.
Anytime you give a man in a wig a microphone, anything can happen.
Rolodex of Hate' is basically how I ended up being so hateful. It's a look inside.
We all have things we're ashamed of.
Outside of the gay world, I don't know how many people know me.
I've never been a dreamer.
In the gay world, and in drag in particular, they love to put you on a pedestal and then two minutes later rip you down.
In 1996 I was working on a play in New Orleans, and they needed a drag queen. I offered to play the role. That led to guest appearances at bars, which led to regular appearances at bars, which led to hosting. I eventually started working six days a week in bars before moving to N.Y.C.
I mean, there's enough people who have a job for years and are not good at it, so you should be skilled at what you do.
I mean, I'm a drag queen, any excuse to wear a costume means it's going to be a good time.
These are truly special days we live in - where a clown in a gown can make her very own drag queen revenge-comedy.
I was always a creative child. I also liked to paint and draw. All those years of doing those types of things, I was grateful I had those experiences because it changed my life later on. I know they weren't acceptable for what society assumed a boy should do, but I think its just your passion, it's what you're drawn to.
I don't take myself too seriously, I try to always encourage people when they come to see me that nothing is really serious.
Well honestly, I do stay away from being political, especially about Trump. It's just one of those things.
Obviously I have to use makeup remover, which I have my own makeup remover called Bianca Remover, which you can buy online.
It's very awkward to watch yourself on TV because I hate the sound of my voice. It's those moments where you're like, 'I do that?'
To get the opportunities I've gotten has been insane. But also interesting. With the Starbucks commercial, I found it fascinating that once it was on the Internet, tons of people, especially gay people, were like, 'Why did they choose drag queens to showcase our community?'
You know you've come full circle when you're working with Charo.
Some drag queens want to get into drag and be sexy and date boys... that ain't me.
I try to find humor in everything.
Chris Rock, I think is pretty brilliant, and Amy Schumer's fabulous.
I see the people who teased me on Facebook, and they look like hell.
One of my favourites on Instagram is @dublin_zoetrope. He does these musical theatre/Meryl Streep/Glenn Close memes that are truly hysterical. He'll take a regular photo of them and create an entire storyline, and it makes me cackle out loud.
Everything is not serious. If you don't like what I'm saying, change the channel - don't look at me, don't buy a ticket. You either get it or you don't, and it's fascinating because it's usually intelligent people with a sense of humor who get it.
Put it this way: I can wear three wigs at one time and three pairs of eyelashes. That's some strength there. And I roll my eyes extensively, so they get a good workout on a daily basis.
The average person assumes that you're a drag queen so you're a nelly and you want to be a girl, which is not the case, and I think Drag Race has changed that for us.
Shockingly, I'm pretty normal.
What's funny is funny. It doesn't matter what expense it's at. There are people who don't like that and I understand.
Everything is offensive, so I'm enjoying the fact that I'm anti-kind. You've got to go out and just speak your mind. It needs to be heard.
I'm not a person who lives for sympathy.
I can laugh at anything, there's humour in all of it and I think the minute you find it, the better life is.
Basically, I want the most unnatural look possible.
Maybe I'm just nostalgic for the old days when drag was fun, not personal.
Sometimes if you're dealing with straight interviewers they're a little more excited if you're in drag: 'Oooh! Aaaah! Eeeee!' But if you're just sitting there out of drag, they think you're just a bitter queen.
Most humor comes from truth. In the end, if I can laugh about it, who cares?
I am a walking joke.
Well, I'm old enough to remember Carol Burnett, and I would love a variety show type of thing.
Before Bianca?? I don't remember that far back! That would've been in my teens. I was working in local theater and opera, doing costumes, hair and makeup.
If you have a beard, I would suggest putting glitter on it, because it will make you look fancy.
It's important for me to get close to Sarah Huckabee Sanders and actually fix her makeup.
I generally enjoy talking with the audience - they give you so much. They've usually had a cocktail or two and they are wild, so it creates a fun environment.
I never rule anything out, you never know what's to come.
Oh I ain't going anywhere. You can't get rid of me.
You gotta have moisturizer cause I'm old. You gotta have that. You know for every glass of wine I drink I get drier and drier so I have to keep my self well moisturized.
Even if you take someone like RuPaul, no matter what she does, people are still going to find something they don't like about her. You just can't win.
I've done drag many, many years, but TV is a huge, powerful thing.
When Logo offered me my own comedy special, I said, 'Let's make it a double.'
Everybody does drag for different reasons.
Oh my God, of course there's everybody in the world that I would love to work with. I mean I got to meet and work with Joan Rivers, who was my absolute favorite. Sadly I didn't get to meet Mr. Don Rickles before he passed.
I wish I had a sad story, but I don't. Too many gay people have a sad story.
― Bianca Del Rio Quotes
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