I went to ‘The Nutcracker’ every year with my grandma and aunt. Then, in my early teen years, I thought I wanted to be a ballet dancer. I went real gung-ho in that direction, and I started performing in ‘The Nutcracker.’ Jinkx Monsoon Read Quote
I’m going to release whatever feels right and what I think is going to spread a good message about my artistry and what I believe. Jinkx Monsoon Read Quote
The idea behind Jinkx is that she’s a single mother and failed actress. One time she went out to a gay bar with her son, who’s a gay adult, and started singing torch songs on the bar and became a hit. Now she’s every gay boy’s favorite cabaret act. Jinkx Monsoon Read Quote
I can’t speak for the Jewish population, but I attribute my sense of humor to the tragic moments of my life. The best way to overcome certain tragedies is to develop a thick skin and sense of humor about things. Of course, I am very politically conscious and careful about my comedy. But when I do push an envelope, it’s with a purpose. Jinkx Monsoon Read Quote
I did ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ two years in a row in the winter in Seattle, and that was an amazing experience both times. Jinkx Monsoon Read Quote
Well, I think ‘Addams Family Values’ is definitely a gay icon movie and definitely a drag queen icon movie that no one ever talks about. Jinkx Monsoon Read Quote
It’s not enough to just be a good singer. You have to know where your roots come from. If you sing jazz, you should know all about jazz. You should look into, as much as you possibly can, the history of it, so that you’re and educated and well-informed performer. Jinkx Monsoon Read Quote
There’s a mixture of pride and self-loathing in Jewish female comedians that I’ve always admired and wanted to bring into Jinkx. Jinkx Monsoon Read Quote
