Michelle Visage

The broadcaster and Drag Race judge on Baz Luhrmann's triumphant Elvis, Molly Shannon's inspiring biography, and a very cosy restaurant.

And what I like about it is it doesn’t feel so mystical and out there – it breaks it down for people who struggle, like me, with calming your brain. It is so deep and so heartfelt, yet you don’t feel the depth of it, because it’s so charming. Her mother and sister died in a car accident when she was very young, and she was barely raised by her father, who was this crazy hippy. The podcasts I listen to have that air of authenticity. It’s very difficult for me to eat out now because of my allergies, but this was always my go-to place. This is not going to work.” But it was a triumph. I was given a copy of this book by Drag Race judge and actor Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, because we’re spiritual that way. But what’s brilliant about this book, which she voices, is she has led a life that is almost unbelievable. [RuPaul’s Drag Race](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/rupaul) [three Emmy awards](https://www.emmys.com/bios/michelle-visage) as a producer of the show. Her [BBC Radio 2 show](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001955m) is on Fridays from 7-9pm and her Fabulous New Year Party is on 31 December, 10pm-1am. I thought: “Who is going to be able to play Elvis? [Michelle Visage’s Rule Breakers](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0015dn0) is available now on BBC Sounds.