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Alyssa Edwards, whose real name is Justin Dwayne Lee Johnson, is an American drag queen, entertainer, and television personality. She gained popularity through her appearances on the reality competition show "RuPaul's Drag Race" and her own spin-off series "Alyssa Edwards: Dancing Queen." Edwards' charisma, unique style, and memorable catchphrases have made her a fan favorite and an influential figure in the world of drag entertainment.

Growing up as a little, introverted boy, dance was the only way I could communicate. For me, it's the greatest language - no words. Sharing people's stories through the art of movement is magical.

If I put on a T-shirt that says 'YAAAS,' I want to... -Alyssa Edwards

If I put on a T-shirt that says 'YAAAS,' I want to mean it.

My brothers and sisters started having children at a very early age, and I was just there all alone at one point, like, 'What do I do?' And I thought the only thing I can do is create mine, make my family, and I did that.

I have so much to be thankful for.... -Alyssa Edwards

I have so much to be thankful for.

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Expressing a general sentiment of having numerous things in life to be grateful for. Recognizing and appreciating the abundance of blessings or positive aspects in one's life.

I have such respect for RuPaul.... -Alyssa Edwards

I have such respect for RuPaul.

You decide how to show up, and you'd better come correct: the way you look, what you say, how you act and react. No excuses! Get in front of the mirror and own what you see. You may have to drag your fabulousness out of hiding, but it's there.

I used to focus so much on winning. I used to be s... -Alyssa Edwards

I used to focus so much on winning. I used to be such a perfectionist.

When I take good care of myself, it lifts my spirits, boosts my confidence, and makes me feel strong. When someone tries to throw me shade, it bounces right off. I look those haters straight in the eye, keep my chin up and shoulders back. Because I know I'm a fierce queen - and they know it, too.

I don't get cute, I get drop-dead gorgeous.... -Alyssa Edwards

I don't get cute, I get drop-dead gorgeous.

I think that drag, being mainstream, it's such a wonderful thing because even my sister, years ago, they thought it was so taboo and didn't understand it, or maybe they thought, 'Justin, do you want to be a woman?' and I'm like, 'No, Alyssa's my character.'

I think what happened is I learned my strengths, but more importantly, I learned to embrace my weaknesses.

Huge fan of Lady Gaga - huge, mega, superfan.... -Alyssa Edwards

Huge fan of Lady Gaga - huge, mega, superfan.

I was a hyper little kid.... -Alyssa Edwards

I was a hyper little kid.

As much as I love to travel and be on stage and perform, I knew at a very young age that I wanted to be a choreographer and a director.

This whole idea of editing, not one time I can tell you, not one time has a producer ever asked me to say something I did not want to say. I will also say this about 'Drag Race' producers: I will stand by the show and the people there because they have changed so many people's lives for the better, and I'm one of them.

I always had to fight for the chance to get people... -Alyssa Edwards

I always had to fight for the chance to get people to hear me.

I am a business owner. I'm a teacher. I think Justin's actually kind of plain, kind of nerdy. But when I morph into Alyssa, I'm like this... Well, this creature, everything that Justin couldn't be.

I've always been the rock of my family.... -Alyssa Edwards

I've always been the rock of my family.

I thought doing drag in the beginning was fun: pla... -Alyssa Edwards

I thought doing drag in the beginning was fun: playing dress up.

I'm a very real person that has overcome a lot, so... -Alyssa Edwards

I'm a very real person that has overcome a lot, so I think I'm relatable.

When you combine a Texas woman in a competition se... -Alyssa Edwards

When you combine a Texas woman in a competition setting with her child, she gets very serious.

Don't be anything you're not. Be yourself. And people will either celebrate that or say, 'It's not for me.'

A good dancer is not necessarily defined by great technique, skill, or ability to pick up choreography but by confidence. When you feel the music, it penetrates to your soul. Everybody's a dancer. The greatest dancer is someone who is willing to dance, not afraid.

When you fight for something, you fight the good fight. You go for it, you never stop. You get knocked down, and you get right back up. That's what we need to be teaching these kids. For that matter, even some adults.

I always wanted to teach dance. I didn't know I'd ... -Alyssa Edwards

I always wanted to teach dance. I didn't know I'd have a TV career.

'Drag Race' is a movement. I'll be forever gratefu... -Alyssa Edwards

'Drag Race' is a movement. I'll be forever grateful that I left my legacy.

Positivity attracts positivity.... -Alyssa Edwards

Positivity attracts positivity.

Drag was like 'Alice in Wonderland,' where she fell into the hole and her world changed. I fell into a gay bar, and my entire world changed.

It is the greatest reward for me to share my story, my art, and my work. And people receiving that and being thankful and grateful, it once again resonates deep within because it reminds me that I am so much bigger than being a drag performer.

My father was very strict.... -Alyssa Edwards

My father was very strict.

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