if you ever doubt that sharon needles was a deserving winner, this talk proves she definitely is one of the most deserving queens to ever walk into that workroom.
Talk about a success story. She's a high school drop out but could give the commencement speech at a graduation better than anyone who's taken a public speaking class. She's so genuine and I wish there were more people like her in the world. She keeps it real
I think every show she does Alaska gets bought up, I'm not even a quarter of the person she is I'd never give anyone who cheated on me the time of Day.
That's it. I lost it at the first mention of the cat. Literally ugly crying! There is no truer love than that of an animal and her beautiful Cerrone loved her just as much as she loved him. I love that she called it a love affair because animals can really share tangible love and affection with us. They can make us happy and calm our nerves. They are truly little blessing walking on four legs. I'm so glad Sharon shared this story.
Sharon is more than just a drag superstar, she is an original, a rare artifact that only comes around every couple of years. Inspirational from the moment that she walked through those doors of RuPaul drag race and has continued to push the boundaries while laughing about it all. Her public persona is portraying that she's a dead glamazon but she is the heartbeat to many of us.
Sharon is such an intellectual queen, and so endearing. I think her win on season 4 was well deserved and yes, Sharon did change the way drag is perceived. A wonderful queen. I would so love to see her on one of her tours, but im too broke so its unlikely. Sad to say. I'll likely die before i get the chance.
ya but the problem is, she likely wont ever come to a city near me. Perhaps the closest would be Toronto which would mean Id need a hotel room and tickets and gas money. So unlikely that I will ever go. But ty for letting me know.
I have to say, I kinda went off her after drag race. I was rooting for her the whole time and thought after she won she just became a bit of a nightmare with addictions and surgery. I randomly clicked this and I'm amazed. She's so calm and such a great speaker. She has an amazing story. The whole thing could have been an awkward shambles but it turned into a beautiful 35 minutes. You can tell a lot of them have no idea who she is but sharon manages to draw everyone in. I love her. What a queen.
I was impressed that every time she went on a tangent/ joked with the audience/took a sip that she was able to pick up exactly where she left off without skipping a beat... I can't even do that sober!
She is mesmerising. So eloquent, intelligent and entertaining. She was always my favourite from RPDR, but now she is one of my favourite people in the world.
In a psychological/existential/whatever kind of way, Sharon is quite the type to be "our kind of" famous and vulnerable at the same time. Quite amazing. Drag Race stars have been giving me LIFE for the last nine years (or so). I am proud and thankful that part of our community can shine--it is well-deserved!!
One of the few times you get to see Sharon being authentic and not just the persona. I truly do love Sharon needles and do agree definitely needs to do a Ted talk
It would be an honor to see her in person one day and get to chat with her. Just watching her through a computer screen is certain to make a lasting impression on anyone. She loves to talk but she doesn't talk bullshit; this truly was inspirational and I think she may even have surprised herself on just how much she knows about taking risks.
God, he is so awesome. What an intelligent artist. His perspective on his ability to transform--the way he uses it to uplift not only himself, but his admirers--is so cool. Love you, Sharon!
Sharon is like Bianca del Rio (don't hate me, lemme explain) because they show to the ppl a cold,heartless... a really bitchy person but they r so sweet and warm ♡♡.
She embodies class, humour, humility and talent.... shes remarkable and one of my loves. "I loved me, it was just everyone else that had an issue"..."oh wow, a table! Can i have this chair?"...a free speaking engagement and not one effort put into making her comfortable, yet no mention of it after she sits down. This person gets so much flack,...i truly hope she realizes the heart she gets as well. I. LOVE. HER.
Thank you for this upload, this made me love her even more. I don't get why people could hate her. Is it because she is honest about what she thinks or feels? The cat part made me cry by the way. I have the exact same bond with my cat and I'm so grateful of it everyday. My cat helped me out of a huge depression which almost ended my life, so I had her name (Coco) tattoed on my wrist. Anyhow.. Sharon is my hero ♡
Shes so amazing. I'd love to hear her stories and adventures. She does have that it factor. Alot like Marilyn Manson, So edgy and you don't quite understand but you want to.. But when you sit down and have a talk with her.. shes so charming and poised and filled with humor and intelligence. GOD I LOVE HER!!!!! The most beauty black soul of the land.. and the most gorgeous jewel of them all.
Goddamnit Sharon. I'm sobbing. I had the same thing happen with my cat (also the love of my life). This was a fantastic interview, thank you so much for sharing.
She is everything... a survivor, a beauty, a goddess... and especially my hero. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us, Sharon. You give outcasts a voice which is so wonderful to listen to. My favorite queen, now and forever.
God, what an inspiration. This world is a big mess and so hard to navigate through, but we all die and we all want love and that can connect us. I want more people in this world that can relate like Sharon Needles and that wonderful, older lady. Just genuine respect for one another. I hope one day to inspire - I hope one day to "live". Truly live. Love this so much.
Lisa Conrad well it blew up after her season along with raja's season, but it wasn't until season 5 & 6 that really made it huge! Sharon just made it more known. Each year it gets bigger & bigger.
Sharon, you are my hero! I know how you felt or feel about your cat. I had to put my old man down after 14 years. His name was Meeko. I am a drag queen in a fat, straight woman's body! You ladies are just the embodiment of what the world needs! Love and understanding!
if you ever doubt that sharon needles was a deserving winner, this talk proves she definitely is one of the most deserving queens to ever walk into that workroom.
Kaylee Cromling who ever doubted that
I knew how talented, imaginative and smart he was from the get go. I suspect Alaska spent most of Sharon's $100,000 then pissed on her.
clara lol dont be coy
Over half the community doubted her to start
I identify a lot with that girl in the glasses that just stares at her lovingly throughout the whole thing
Me too
girl same
Sharon's voice is one of the most soothing things I have ever heard
Talk about a success story. She's a high school drop out but could give the commencement speech at a graduation better than anyone who's taken a public speaking class. She's so genuine and I wish there were more people like her in the world. She keeps it real
she isnt a drop out, she was dropped.
Oh and u know her personally right Marina lol
She has said herself she was made to leave school because her presence was causing issues..
She was severly bullied and instead of getting help they made her leave school.
she has a lot of life experience
I love it when she brings up Alaska. They may not be in a relationship anymore but their friendship, connection and journey is clearly beautiful.
Wolfsbane Funken I've noticed in a lot of interviews she talks about alaska
I think every show she does Alaska gets bought up, I'm not even a quarter of the person she is I'd never give anyone who cheated on me the time of Day.
Goretician Well maybe that’s because you’ve never loved anyone
I could listen to her all day
me 2 ♡
Same here!!! 💘💘
no doubt
yes!
Sharon Needles Is the best
Damn, never expected Sharon to be so inspirational.
IKR? Feel good Sharon lol
Hjalmar You gotta be kidding...she's one of the most inspirational human being I ever seen. Just look at her for real! She's a survival.
She inspired Jinx and Bianca to audition (both in a positive and negative way btw).
She also inspired Aquaria to be a drag queen.
Damn, Sharon is one hell of a good public speaker!
if only people had a broad mind we can have better leaders , i wouldn't mind voting for sharon.... at least i can hope for a better future
+jignesh das Sharon Needles for Sharing Responsibilities
jignesh das I would definitely vote for Sharon for president
She is a lawyer
She's not really a lawyer.
That's it. I lost it at the first mention of the cat. Literally ugly crying! There is no truer love than that of an animal and her beautiful Cerrone loved her just as much as she loved him. I love that she called it a love affair because animals can really share tangible love and affection with us. They can make us happy and calm our nerves. They are truly little blessing walking on four legs. I'm so glad Sharon shared this story.
Mackenzie Nabors I thought she said his name was Both. I'm confused
she renamed him Cerrone
He still had it killed.
@@morganolfursson2560 are you always that ridiculously obtuse or is this just an occasional thing?
Wonderful talk. Would love to see you do one on the TED stage.
+Nick Sweet Absolutely agree
Fuck yeah.
Sharon is more than just a drag superstar, she is an original, a rare artifact that only comes around every couple of years. Inspirational from the moment that she walked through those doors of RuPaul drag race and has continued to push the boundaries while laughing about it all. Her public persona is portraying that she's a dead glamazon but she is the heartbeat to many of us.
Dessie Medina I love this comment it's exactly how I feel about Sharon
This was beautiful. I appreciate it when she drops the persona and gets real.
Sharon is such an intellectual queen, and so endearing. I think her win on season 4 was well deserved and yes, Sharon did change the way drag is perceived. A wonderful queen. I would so love to see her on one of her tours, but im too broke so its unlikely. Sad to say. I'll likely die before i get the chance.
Mel Yui the tickets are only like $20.
ya but the problem is, she likely wont ever come to a city near me. Perhaps the closest would be Toronto which would mean Id need a hotel room and tickets and gas money. So unlikely that I will ever go. But ty for letting me know.
She needs a podcast
She's so unbelievably gorgeous, poised, graceful, and witty. I love her and I'm so proud of her.
I have to say, I kinda went off her after drag race. I was rooting for her the whole time and thought after she won she just became a bit of a nightmare with addictions and surgery. I randomly clicked this and I'm amazed. She's so calm and such a great speaker. She has an amazing story. The whole thing could have been an awkward shambles but it turned into a beautiful 35 minutes. You can tell a lot of them have no idea who she is but sharon manages to draw everyone in. I love her. What a queen.
I was impressed that every time she went on a tangent/ joked with the audience/took a sip that she was able to pick up exactly where she left off without skipping a beat... I can't even do that sober!
huge personality. respect and this is why she won rupaul drag race
"we don't just cross the line... we snort them."
My 20 year old cat died last month (we got her when she was 8 months old). It's so hard to say goodbye to a creature you would protect with your life.
20 years is a lot for a cat. and hope he felt minimum pain
What an icon
When will ur fave
She is mesmerising. So eloquent, intelligent and entertaining. She was always my favourite from RPDR, but now she is one of my favourite people in the world.
In a psychological/existential/whatever kind of way, Sharon is quite the type to be "our kind of" famous and vulnerable at the same time. Quite amazing.
Drag Race stars have been giving me LIFE for the last nine years (or so). I am proud and thankful that part of our community can shine--it is well-deserved!!
I would love to read Sharon's autobiography... Please write a autobiography Sharon!
my heart melted when she got up and gave that old woman some vodka
I love Sharon Needles so much! I'm a 15 year-old high school student and she makes me want to do such great things when i'm older.
Do it. Don't wait. Risk leads to growth.
Omg this was the best moment i think we have had with sharon
One of the few times you get to see Sharon being authentic and not just the persona. I truly do love Sharon needles and do agree definitely needs to do a Ted talk
It would be an honor to see her in person one day and get to chat with her. Just watching her through a computer screen is certain to make a lasting impression on anyone. She loves to talk but she doesn't talk bullshit; this truly was inspirational and I think she may even have surprised herself on just how much she knows about taking risks.
That was possibly the best half hour i've spent in a long time. She is....everything.
God, he is so awesome. What an intelligent artist. His perspective on his ability to transform--the way he uses it to uplift not only himself, but his admirers--is so cool. Love you, Sharon!
Sharon is like Bianca del Rio (don't hate me, lemme explain) because they show to the ppl a cold,heartless... a really bitchy person but they r so sweet and warm ♡♡.
I find Sharron a lot more insightful. Bianca just makes a lot of racist jokes
tried it
@@michaeljarjour1237 omg who's gonna tell him
She embodies class, humour, humility and talent.... shes remarkable and one of my loves. "I loved me, it was just everyone else that had an issue"..."oh wow, a table! Can i have this chair?"...a free speaking engagement and not one effort put into making her comfortable, yet no mention of it after she sits down. This person gets so much flack,...i truly hope she realizes the heart she gets as well. I. LOVE. HER.
This made me cry. I have such a newfound respect for Sharon. Keep on!
this is why she's my favorite, so intelligent, down to earth and a weirdo..like me! this was amazing
This made me watch RPDC season 4 all over again and love Sharon Needles even more.
I fuckin love sharon
i was never that keen on sharon needles but this really opened my heart to her
such a polished , concise "improvisation"...really well thought out. The professionalism is on another level here.
"I get prettier after every shot!" This video was absolutely amazing!!!
incredible. the ending meant more than I think many realized. Great start to my day ❤
Absolute visionary and so monumental to our time.
2021 and still watching Sharon Needles' videos.
2022 and still watching them
Sharon is amazing!
But who the fxck is this old womanwho keeps laughing near the camera and sounds like Tree trunks from Adventure time?!
Tree trunks hahahaha omg
OMFG
LMAO!!! 😂😂😂
xaxaxa-- she does sound like tree trunks!
literally flailing laughing 😂😂
i clung to every word that came out of her mouth in this video. i loved it
wow this is why she's the most famous of them all. amazing. She needs to get on a TED platform.
The most beautiful speech I've seen.
i really feel this.
Sharon is so damn inspiring. I really do admire her.
The cat love story sums up what she is. Love the human big hearted queen.
I relate to her so much! she's my favorite
Thank you for this upload, this made me love her even more. I don't get why people could hate her. Is it because she is honest about what she thinks or feels? The cat part made me cry by the way. I have the exact same bond with my cat and I'm so grateful of it everyday. My cat helped me out of a huge depression which almost ended my life, so I had her name (Coco) tattoed on my wrist. Anyhow.. Sharon is my hero ♡
Shes so amazing. I'd love to hear her stories and adventures. She does have that it factor. Alot like Marilyn Manson, So edgy and you don't quite understand but you want to.. But when you sit down and have a talk with her.. shes so charming and poised and filled with humor and intelligence. GOD I LOVE HER!!!!! The most beauty black soul of the land.. and the most gorgeous jewel of them all.
She is an eloquent speaker
Sharon Needles a rising star.
sharon is so inspirational
Goddamnit Sharon. I'm sobbing. I had the same thing happen with my cat (also the love of my life). This was a fantastic interview, thank you so much for sharing.
She is everything... a survivor, a beauty, a goddess... and especially my hero. Thank you so much for sharing your life with us, Sharon. You give outcasts a voice which is so wonderful to listen to. My favorite queen, now and forever.
Sharon is a great storyteller
Live in Pittsburgh have yet to see this fabulous creature 😊
God, what an inspiration. This world is a big mess and so hard to navigate through, but we all die and we all want love and that can connect us. I want more people in this world that can relate like Sharon Needles and that wonderful, older lady. Just genuine respect for one another. I hope one day to inspire - I hope one day to "live". Truly live.
Love this so much.
oh my god! this speech is everything! and as a catlover I'm so thankful for that beautiful story.
My idol is so so smart. I love her with all my heart, I love the way she talks and I love her words. She always makes me cry. ♥
She should have a one woman show on broadway. Really good.
its currently 1:41am and i finished watching this video, i loved it. Sharon i just keep falling in love with you more and more
Powerful. Truly a humble being, she turned me on to Drag and most importantly she turned me on to loving my weird self.
☼ Sharon is the smartest queen ever. ☼
Is it wrong that I hit like before I watched the video? love sharon needles
first of all: nobody showed up.
secondly: you're great. and beautiful. and more people should've been there
I will never look at sharon needles the same again. So intelligent and inspirational.
I've watched this so many times and I keep coming back. Sharon is amazing ❤
So good! The arc of emotion, wit, and engagement seals the deal that she is a superstar. Love you!
so well spoken... it does show she told this story many times but it's still well spoken
what an incredibly smart woman.
Ted needs to get up in this gig for sure
I literally just love Sharon so much more after watching this.
Didn't even know it was possible but
Thank you for posting this
2021 i stay always with you sharon.
She changed the drag queen game!!! Amazing!! Because of her RDR is now famous!
Lisa Conrad well it blew up after her season along with raja's season, but it wasn't until season 5 & 6 that really made it huge! Sharon just made it more known. Each year it gets bigger & bigger.
Thank you for that, Sharon.
I wish she had her own podcast. I could listen to her talk about pop culture all day
Sharon, you are my hero! I know how you felt or feel about your cat. I had to put my old man down after 14 years. His name was Meeko. I am a drag queen in a fat, straight woman's body! You ladies are just the embodiment of what the world needs! Love and understanding!
This continues to be one of the best videos of Sharon EVER!
So much love and respect for Sharon. She was my first drag love and will always be ❤️ you’re an inspiration Sharon!
Sharon and Alaska both share the record for most wins in drag race herstory, 4 for Sharon on season 4 and 4 for Alaska on All Stars 2
Jovani Ortiz and now 4 for Shea on season 9 but Sharon is still the only one of them to have 4 solo wins
Thank you Aaron for Sharon. What an incredible invention and how masterly you have pulled it off!
I could listen to her all day. 2 yrs later and I'm here listening to this as my background sound to work.
Thank you so much for uploading this.
She means a lot to me.
Brilliant! You made me laugh and you made me cry. I already liked you, but now I admire and respect you so much more. Thank you, Sharon.
Beautiful talk
"why am I crying in the club right now"
I could listen to her talk all day I have rewatched this atleast a 1000 times
i could listen to her talking forever
I looovvvve Sharon needles
i rewatched this video like 4 times and still love to listen all over again to the things she is talking about.
I love her so much
This was the best speech I've ever seen in all honesty.
Second time i hear the entire thing. Sharon is beyond drag race. Love her
wow, she is so amazing. Maybe someday I would like to hear her story in a conference. pure gold and realness.
It’s 6:21 am where I live right now and I haven’t slept at all and just finished this video and I’ve never been so proud of myself for not sleeping.
Real talks! @SharonNeedles, I thoroughly enjoyed this engagement. Thank you for sharing, CreativeMornings.