Attitude

“Well, some people will tell you that I’m a cult... a right fucking cult!”

- @ raven_ mandella

What were your rejected drag names?

My mum’s nickname is “Wiggi” so I was gonna pay homage to her and be Wiggi Mandella. But I was given Raven by my fi rst drag mother because I’m a black bird who makes a lot of noise!

Describe your drag style in three emojis.

What keeps you awake at night? Having unlimited access to Japanese anime. I fall into the hole and before I know it, it’s 7am. Good job I’m the queen of the night. How would ( or does) your Grindr profi le read?

XXXL only. What’s the worst message you’ve received on Grindr? “I don’t usually like black guys, but for you I’d try BBC.”

Biggest turn- on?

Big D.

And turn- off ?

Small d.

What is your kink?

Sexy Uber drivers.

What is your safe word?

“More.” What is your favourite body part and why? My legs. They go all the way up and they’re always open. If you could be any inanimate object, what would you be? A mannequin in Vivienne Westwood’s store so I could wear couture at all times. You’ve started a cult. What is it about? Well, some people will tell you I’m a cult… a right fucking cult! What three items couldn’t you live without?

Douche. Dildo. Lube. You’re dead ( sorry). What does it say on your gravestone?

Legendary ( in purple marble).

And who will you haunt? My fl atmate Tasty Tim – she thought she’d got rid of me, but this is just the beginning. What would a fi lm of your life be called?

Jailbird, starring Mel B.

What’s your life motto?

If in doubt, get ‘ em out!

What makes you happy?

Ibiza.

What makes you angry?

Haters.

What does heaven look like? A big nightclub underneath the arches at Charing Cross station. The dancefl oor and stage need a refurb. And it smells bad. You can travel back in time. Where do you go? Feudal Japan to become the samurai I was born to be. When was the last time you owed someone an apology? I don’t do them. I am always right. If you could have any super power, what would it be? To fl y. So I don’t have to get on easyJet ever again. If you could rule the world for a day, what would you do? Abolish the concept of the value of money.

Ever had a run- in with the law? No comment ( as my lawyer instructed me to say).

What is your party trick? Tarot readings and death drops. Especially when I’m doing them at the same time.

What is your hangover cure?

Champagne and oysters. What is the secret to throwing an epic rave? Be a positive presence in the room. Plus, lots of drugs. If you could party with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be? Grace Jones. She is the epitome of being ferocious, even at 70. If your glitter particles could speak, what would they say? “Please wash me outta your pubes.”

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