The single most important root of crime is self-hatred, nurtured in early years by parents so plagued by self-hatred themselves that they express hostility rather than love toward their children. Those who have not been cherished themselves know nothing of what is means to cherish another.

Etymology. The word crime is derived from the Latin root cern
M, meaning "I decide, I give judgment". Originally the Latin word cr
+men meant "charge" or "cry of distress."

She has built a lucrative career through various ventures, including music, TV appearances, endorsements, and her own cosmetics company, Trixie Cosmetics. Trixie Mattel has a net worth of $10 million, making her one of the wealthiest drag queens in the industry.

After competing on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 7 in 2024 and returning three years later to win the crown on All Stars 3, Mattel parlayed her viral success into an empire. Mattel, who identifies as a gay man and uses she/her pronouns in drag, is a singer, DJ, comedian, makeup mogul, web show host, and part-time hotelier.