“Perhaps if I was in a different profession, I wouldn't have worn 'tran...” — Andreja Pejic Quote

Perhaps if I was in a different profession, I wouldn't have worn 'trans' on my forehead. But there's a difference between not wanting to make a big deal out of something and fearing the effect it will have on my life.

I was prom queen, and the year before, I was prom king. It was kind of the same; you just got a differently shaped crown.

Instead of trying to be the queen of cool, it feels like more of an achievement to work with mainstream brands and reach as many people as possible. It's more unexpected for someone like me.

I was born a girl; it just took me a little while to become one fully.

NXT is huge, being able to be on TV internationally is a big deal, as it means you don't have to work so hard to get noticed as opposed to FCW, Deep South Wrestling and OVW, which were all televised, but locally.

I remember one night, my parents were out at a function of some kind and I had just gotten cable in my room. That was a big deal, and I saw 'Blue Velvet' on HBO. It blew my mind in a way that I don't think children's minds are supposed to be blown, but they probably shouldn't be watching 'Blue Velvet.'

Science fiction writers, when I was a kid, were a big deal.

All of my friends and a lot of kids at school know what I do. It's really something that's a big deal in my town. So it keeps it really special when people do congratulate me.