How did this partnership come together?
This sounds so cool.
It is so cool.
or “Oh, I didn’t know we had a supermodel staying with us.”
[They’re] little things that are going to make you smile.
If this is a little something we could do for them to make them smile, then mission accomplished.
That’s a great way to start the day.
Absolutely, and it’s not just me saying that; science backs it up too.
Getting a compliment and smiling can reduce stress.
It’s truly about, “You made me feel better in a time that was hard.”
That’s the number one compliment I can get because I know about hard times.
I lost my parents.
That is the number one compliment.
It’s all about trying to make this world a little better than when we got here.
We do what we can.
What are some fashion trends that you are most looking forward to this season?
I have a caftan lifestyle.
I’m going to show you this is my phone case.
It’s bright pink.
That’s what the season’s about, right?
Every season should be like that.
As my friend RuPaul says, “Use every crayon in the box.”
What are you able to tell us about Season 16 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race”?
I can tell you it’s going to be fabulous.
We just aired Season 15.
“All Stars 8” [began] on May 12, and it’s phenomenal.
The cast that they have assembled is mixed from previous different seasons where they come back and compete.
We’ll be taping [Season 16] very soon.
Right now, the casting process is just about complete, and we’ll see.
We’ll get to work, but I do know that these producers are the best of the best.
There’s no one better than the team that we have on “Drag Race.”
What are you most excited for about being on tour?
I am so excited because I do Drew Barrymore’s show every day.
We have the summer off.
We’ll be airing repeats, so I will be going out there live again.
It’s why I’m also partnering with Days Inn.
It’s the whole intent.
That’s what I intend to do with the tour make people smile.
It’s also what we’ll be doing in Days Inn.
Between touring and everyone who will be staying at Days Inn by Wyndham, let’s talk travel tips.
What’s the best one that you’ve learned over the years?
I travel a ton, so hydrate.
Bring snacks, because then you’re not reaching for something awful.
Bring healthy snacks like some nuts, or I like to bring blueberries in my travel bag.
I download shows on the regs.
It’s very important to download on your phone or something.
I cannot be sitting for long on a plane without something to watch; I will go insane.
I download at least three shows for long trips.
I just finished “The Marvelous Mrs.
Bringing snacks is a great tip because once you watch that show, you want to eat everything.
It makes you hungry, and you’ll reach for your healthy snack.
My husband and I just celebrated our one-year anniversary.
I’ve been busy, so we didn’t get to do a big thing.
We went on a boat tour around Manhattan for the anniversary.
It was fun, but in August we’re going to go somewhere, so we’re scheduling now.
The dream would be … That would be my dream.
What is the best part about working on that show?
The people, starting with Drew.
She is like my sister I never knew I didn’t have until I had her.
We always say, “We’re a bright spot, not a blind spot.”
I wouldn’t do anything differently in terms of how I did it.
My advice would be to trust your gut.
What is left that you still would love to accomplish one day?
Game show, because I want to give away.
I love real people.
That’s the whole point.
This is an amazing mission of yours, and I’m so excited to see what you do next.
Thank you, and that’s a great word, “mission.”
It is a mission.
It is going to make people smile.
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