User blog:Artzy Sky/Meet the Kings: Lincoln Paris



"My name is Lincoln Paris, I'm 26 years old and I'm from Brooklyn, New York"


 * How did you get your drag name?

"I picked Lincoln for my drag name because I wanted to pick something that sounded Irish, and Paris comes from my real name; Paris McCarthy"


 * Who is Lincoln Paris?

"Lincoln Paris is a performer, but rather than performing for a dollar at a club, I do a lot of charity work and LGBTQIA+ events. It feels good to give back to the community"


 * What is your drag style?

"My drag style is very futuristic, I use a lot of blues and I like to look very high-fashion"


 * What is drag to you?

"Drag is a way for me to express my art"


 * What made you audition for Drag King Race?

"I auditioned for Drag King Race because I want to show the world that you can do more than work at a bar for the rest of your life. I work hard and I think I prove that"


 * What gives you an edge in this competition?

"What gives me an edge in this competition is my experience. I've done so much in the drag scene and I'm not stopping anytime soon"


 * What to do you want to be known for?

"I want to be known for how hard I'm willing to work. I will always put 100% in all of my work"


 * RuPaul's Drag King Race is going to be...?

"RuPaul's Drag King Race is going to be diverse!"