With so many talented queens across multiple social media platforms, it can be difficult keeping up with them all! Luckily, from time to time, queens do 'AMA' (Ask Me Anything) sessions where they answer any and all fan questions during a set time period.
Following up on our Q&A highlights with Sharon Needles, Willam Belli, and Shangela, now it's Mimi's turn. Last week, Mimi opened the floor to questions in a series of 'Ask Me Anything' posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit! She dished some gossip, gave some great tips, dropped some fun facts, and even had some touching words of inspiration and encouragement! Here are some of the highlights:
Following up on our Q&A highlights with Sharon Needles, Willam Belli, and Shangela, now it's Mimi's turn. Last week, Mimi opened the floor to questions in a series of 'Ask Me Anything' posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit! She dished some gossip, gave some great tips, dropped some fun facts, and even had some touching words of inspiration and encouragement! Here are some of the highlights:
As someone who has faced a harsher editing on the show, how do you feel towards fan reactions of other queens edited badly, such as phi phi O'Hara or Roxxxy Andrews? Are there some in the business that you think deserve the negative light they got on the show?
AS I'VE SAID BEFORE, SOME OF THOSE QUEENS WHO WERE EDITED POORLY ARE SOME OF THE NICEST PEOPLE. IT'S A TV SHOW - WE'RE PLAYING CHARACTERS. ON THE OTHER HAND, SOME OF THE "NICEST" QUEENS FROM THE SHOW ARE MONSTERS IN REAL LIFE!
Who is your Least Favorite Drag Sister and Why? What is favorite number to perform? Hmmm.... It depends on my mood. I love a lot of old-school Bette Midler! |  |
How did you get into doing the Elimination Lunches with Michelle? What's that experience been like?
Logo asked me to do it. I love it. Michelle Visage is such a great person to have in my life.
Can we call you Mimi Imworst?
LOL sharon always calls me Mimi Imcursed.
How did you develop your queen persona? Is it close to your true personality?
They're Similar But Different. Branden is a lot more quiet than Mimi!
 | In your Episode of 'Queens of Drag: NYC' your family didn't seem very accepting/ understanding of your doing drag. Has that changed at all since then? I don't talk to my biological family much. Who's your favorite chick super hero? DA-DA-DA-DA-DAH Wonderwoman! |
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When did you change your name from Jon Benet Ramsey?
There was an incident in the basement, and I felt it was best to distance myself.
How many 'Drag Children' do you have? Have you been to Philly? I've lost count! What was coming out like, both as a gay man and a drag queen? It was one of the hardest and most rewarding things I've done. |  |
Was India Ferrah Heavy?
No, but her breastplate was!
 | Do you miss being in xelle? No comment. Who are you rooting for on RUpaul's Drag race season 6?Fav Season 6 Queens?! Too many to count! I know too many of them! But my underdog pick for this season is MILK! |
Fuck, Marry, Kill: Latrice, Jesus, a Biscuit
I'm not sure if you can fuck a biscuit or not.... But I'd kill Jesus, 'cause he'd just end up coming back to life!
Who would you have done for the Snatch Game if given the chance?
Liza Minelli, Lisa Lampanelli, Honey Boo Boo, Big Ang, and Marlee Matlin were some that I considered.
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What are you working on at the moment? An album of new music! (Not parodies) Did you try any other names before Mimi Imfurst? My first drag name was Delilah DeMistra, after the Hedy Lemarr Film adaptation of Samson and Delilah. |  |
Do you think you were accurately portrayed on Rupaul's drag race or did they edit it in such a way that would reflect you poorly?
It's like ripping three pages randomly out of a book and trying to understand the whole story from those three pages. Of course that's not really me! Just be smart enough to know that Drag Race is not a documentary.
 | What are your favorite make-up brands/tools? I mostly use Kryolan and Mehron. If you were a tree what tree would you be? A Christmas Tree! What's your favorite drag prop? Do lashes count? Lol! Next best prop is whiskey! |
What is the number one thing that makes you go on despite all the B.S.?
I'm not sure what keeps me going, but I don't really feel like I have an option. I just want to constantly improve and be better. That drives me!
Which would you prefer if you made the same money: A Big city club gig or a small town bar show? A small town bar show! |  |
