In 'Life Be Lifin',' Monét X Change Explains How She Found Her Voice Through 'Jerking Off' (And Other Things)

EDGE: How would you describe the show?

Monét X Change: I describe "Life Be Lifin'" as an unapologetic telling of my coming-of-age story and finding my voice through jerking off, singing, and other things. So, a lot of us found that voice through jerking off.

EDGE: How did your time on RuPaul's Drag Race prepare you for performing your own shows?

Monét X Change: My preparedness happened way before even drag race. Before being cast on the show, I was a working queen in New York City, doing seven shows over five days. I was working pretty much every night. It would just be me and the audience. I didn't have a cast of girls or all these people to rely on. I had to rely on me. I was a director, producer, comedian, singer, and storyteller. I was everything. I learned how to keep the attention of a room full of drunk homosexuals for two hours at a time. That's where I crafted many of my abilities to tell stories and jokes. I had to keep them entertained and their butts in the seats, but drag race doesn't hurt either. You get catapulted onto this stage that RuPaul has set for you, and people get to see your talents while you learn who you are, how to grow as an artist, and how you change. Honestly, New York City prepared me for all this.