People should be able to do what they want in life and not be judged or put in a box or a category. Big Freedia Read Quote
Twerking – and it’s a lot more than twerking – comes from a long history of music and dance in New Orleans. Twerkin’ happen around the world for a long time now, so I’m very excited that it’s coming into the public eye, as long as it’s respected. Big Freedia Read Quote
Definitely practice in the mirror before you attempt it. You have to use your body in the upright position, you can use your knees for support and that’s the only way you can twerk. Big Freedia Read Quote
That was one thing my mama instilled in me: to be well trained in the kitchen. Growing up, I was always in the kitchen with her. You name it, I make it: red beans and rice, lasagna, chicken, pork. I am the queen of cooking. Big Freedia Read Quote
I’ve always loved to cook. It helps me to relax and gives me peace. It’s my nourishment. Big Freedia Read Quote
Generally, I cook from the soul and measure by eye, throwing in this and that along the way. But I want to be a certified chef. That’s one of my goals. Big Freedia Read Quote
Everybody knows that at a Freedia show, you’re definitely going to have some crowd participation, and they’re anticipating and waiting for that moment. Big Freedia Read Quote
There’s so much fashion out there, and I’m so busy, sometimes it’s even hard to look at TV to see who’s wearing what. Big Freedia Read Quote
I was so big, so I had to always come up with my own creations. Like, when I would do junior prom and stuff, I would have stuff specially made or added to my outfit. I definitely was always into trying to do something a little over and beyond. Big Freedia Read Quote
Some of my friends really rock out: Matt and Kim, Diplo, when RuPaul was performing. Beyonce… there’s tons of people I saw perform and was like, ‘I just want my crowd to be awesome like this!’ Big Freedia Read Quote
