Gisèle Lullaby and 10 Other Notable Canadians on the Power of a Fresh Start
January 5, 2023
By Dave McGinn and Others
The thrill of winning Season 3 of Canada’s Drag Race in September was quickly followed by feeling like an imposter, Gisèle Lullaby says. Did she deserve to win? Was she really the right choice? She couldn’t summon the self-confidence to figure out what to do next.
It was her boyfriend who talked sense into her. “You never did a mediocre show before, so why would you start now?” he said.
It was all the Montreal-based performer needed to hear.
Her self-confidence restored, Lullaby, 34, is taking her love of drag and performing boldly into 2023.
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Three Ways I’m Practising Self-Care This Year:
“FOMO does not lead to good sleep.”
“Don’t drink pop. It’s too much sugar.”
“When you think of your friends, call them. When you think about them, that’s when you’re having the feeling of joy with them, so call them. Enjoy every opportunity you have to talk to your friends.”