Sharon Needles: Vampire in High Fashion

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  • @kayleecromling7132
    @kayleecromling7132 8 лет назад +748

    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.

    • @clara-nt9rx
      @clara-nt9rx 5 лет назад +1

      Kaylee Cromling who ever doubted that

    • @Fee212
      @Fee212 5 лет назад +4

      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.

    • @dorisindrag1555
      @dorisindrag1555 4 года назад +2

      clara lol dont be coy
      Over half the community doubted her to start

  • @ashlynnnfairchild3355
    @ashlynnnfairchild3355 8 лет назад +306

    Sharon's voice is one of the most soothing things I have ever heard

  • @Carlyusher2001
    @Carlyusher2001 8 лет назад +422

    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

    • @marinapetra1029
      @marinapetra1029 7 лет назад +3

      she isnt a drop out, she was dropped.

    • @Carlyusher2001
      @Carlyusher2001 7 лет назад +1

      Oh and u know her personally right Marina lol

    • @marinapetra1029
      @marinapetra1029 7 лет назад +12

      She has said herself she was made to leave school because her presence was causing issues..

    • @marinapetra1029
      @marinapetra1029 7 лет назад +24

      She was severly bullied and instead of getting help they made her leave school.

    • @gregdahlen4375
      @gregdahlen4375 4 года назад

      she has a lot of life experience

  • @AshtrayGirlFarewell
    @AshtrayGirlFarewell 8 лет назад +376

    I identify a lot with that girl in the glasses that just stares at her lovingly throughout the whole thing

  • @dani-dd2my
    @dani-dd2my 7 лет назад +279

    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.

    • @meganainslie1165
      @meganainslie1165 7 лет назад +18

      Wolfsbane Funken I've noticed in a lot of interviews she talks about alaska

    • @goretician3679
      @goretician3679 7 лет назад +13

      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.

    • @pnavrrha
      @pnavrrha 4 года назад +5

      Goretician Well maybe that’s because you’ve never loved anyone

  • @awestaelfar277
    @awestaelfar277 8 лет назад +800

    I could listen to her all day

  • @mackenzienabors2182
    @mackenzienabors2182 8 лет назад +218

    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.

    • @rattyraver77
      @rattyraver77 7 лет назад +4

      Mackenzie Nabors I thought she said his name was Both. I'm confused

    • @hannathompson7998
      @hannathompson7998 7 лет назад +6

      she renamed him Cerrone

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 4 года назад

      He still had it killed.

    • @DarlingMissDarling
      @DarlingMissDarling 4 года назад

      @@morganolfursson2560 are you always that ridiculously obtuse or is this just an occasional thing?

  • @silversweet9211
    @silversweet9211 8 лет назад +543

    Wonderful talk. Would love to see you do one on the TED stage.

  • @SwitchedNeo
    @SwitchedNeo 8 лет назад +68

    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.

    • @abbyniloingsigh7188
      @abbyniloingsigh7188 6 лет назад +2

      Dessie Medina I love this comment it's exactly how I feel about Sharon

  • @Hjalmarkem
    @Hjalmarkem 8 лет назад +398

    Damn, never expected Sharon to be so inspirational.

    • @augusts1
      @augusts1 8 лет назад +10

      IKR? Feel good Sharon lol

    • @dove3099
      @dove3099 6 лет назад +6

      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.

    • @ajas136
      @ajas136 5 лет назад +1

      She inspired Jinx and Bianca to audition (both in a positive and negative way btw).
      She also inspired Aquaria to be a drag queen.

  • @paintedbird
    @paintedbird 8 лет назад +476

    Damn, Sharon is one hell of a good public speaker!

    • @adimentsu
      @adimentsu 8 лет назад +16

      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

    • @avakline3934
      @avakline3934 8 лет назад +42

      +jignesh das Sharon Needles for Sharing Responsibilities

    • @ashlynnnfairchild3355
      @ashlynnnfairchild3355 8 лет назад +10

      jignesh das I would definitely vote for Sharon for president

    • @luanavvvvvvv
      @luanavvvvvvv 7 лет назад +4

      She is a lawyer

    • @JakobTennisMB
      @JakobTennisMB 6 лет назад +3

      She's not really a lawyer.

  • @PumpkinPails
    @PumpkinPails 8 лет назад +168

    This was beautiful. I appreciate it when she drops the persona and gets real.

  • @melyui8155
    @melyui8155 8 лет назад +142

    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.

    • @javierlopeztapia5588
      @javierlopeztapia5588 7 лет назад

      Mel Yui the tickets are only like $20.

    • @melyui8155
      @melyui8155 7 лет назад +1

      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.

  • @user-vs1it5yu8u
    @user-vs1it5yu8u 8 лет назад +65

    She's so unbelievably gorgeous, poised, graceful, and witty. I love her and I'm so proud of her.

  • @josephmillervideos
    @josephmillervideos 7 лет назад +65

    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.

    • @hannathompson7998
      @hannathompson7998 7 лет назад +15

      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!

  • @ninab4476
    @ninab4476 7 лет назад +40

    I would love to read Sharon's autobiography... Please write a autobiography Sharon!

  • @hensie77
    @hensie77 8 лет назад +28

    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.

  • @jakobinnes2420
    @jakobinnes2420 6 лет назад +33

    She needs a podcast

  • @sailormoon2402
    @sailormoon2402 7 лет назад +34

    huge personality. respect and this is why she won rupaul drag race

  • @Jay_R_
    @Jay_R_ 8 лет назад +45

    Probably my favorite RPDR winner thus far! I LOVE Sharon!! Loved her the first moment she appeared on screen, and I still love her today. QUEEN!! 💘🙌🏼👑🙌🏼💘💀

  • @onewaytosavetheday
    @onewaytosavetheday 8 лет назад +26

    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.

    • @CyxopyKoBa
      @CyxopyKoBa 8 лет назад +7

      20 years is a lot for a cat. and hope he felt minimum pain

  • @ladyblazette
    @ladyblazette 7 лет назад +61

    "we don't just cross the line... we snort them."

  • @NannaMellin
    @NannaMellin 8 лет назад +30

    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.

  • @archale1355
    @archale1355 8 лет назад +113

    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 ♡♡.

    • @michaeljarjour1237
      @michaeljarjour1237 7 лет назад +14

      I find Sharron a lot more insightful. Bianca just makes a lot of racist jokes

    • @raqueldeshow9678
      @raqueldeshow9678 5 лет назад

      tried it

    • @jpiantoni
      @jpiantoni 4 года назад +1

      @@michaeljarjour1237 omg who's gonna tell him

  • @tb3685
    @tb3685 8 лет назад +23

    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

  • @bxbysarah1239
    @bxbysarah1239 8 лет назад +32

    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.

    • @adavis74
      @adavis74 8 лет назад +17

      Do it. Don't wait. Risk leads to growth.

  • @Kaleidoscopehan
    @Kaleidoscopehan 8 лет назад +21

    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!

  • @tv257tv
    @tv257tv 8 лет назад +77

    What an icon

    • @tv257tv
      @tv257tv 8 лет назад +2

      When will ur fave

  • @hoodjonjon1
    @hoodjonjon1 8 лет назад +31

    Omg this was the best moment i think we have had with sharon

  • @honeyferr
    @honeyferr 8 лет назад +76

    I fuckin love sharon

  • @ravenforshee1046
    @ravenforshee1046 8 лет назад +18

    my heart melted when she got up and gave that old woman some vodka

  • @Laura-kg9le
    @Laura-kg9le 6 лет назад +6

    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.

  • @lily5826
    @lily5826 7 лет назад +15

    That was possibly the best half hour i've spent in a long time. She is....everything.

  • @jakemagnificentkiwi
    @jakemagnificentkiwi 8 лет назад +9

    This made me cry. I have such a newfound respect for Sharon. Keep on!

  • @huesitosdeazucar
    @huesitosdeazucar 8 лет назад +21

    this is why she's my favorite, so intelligent, down to earth and a weirdo..like me! this was amazing

  • @resantt
    @resantt 7 лет назад +9

    This made me watch RPDC season 4 all over again and love Sharon Needles even more.

  • @conlewis6196
    @conlewis6196 8 лет назад +16

    i was never that keen on sharon needles but this really opened my heart to her

  • @crystalseattletv
    @crystalseattletv 8 лет назад +41

    incredible. the ending meant more than I think many realized. Great start to my day ❤

  • @anastasiyabksi1281
    @anastasiyabksi1281 8 лет назад +11

    such a polished , concise "improvisation"...really well thought out. The professionalism is on another level here.

  • @stephaniewatts8377
    @stephaniewatts8377 7 лет назад +21

    You can hear the "too soon" gasp at 11:00

  • @brookeseer8979
    @brookeseer8979 7 лет назад +12

    i clung to every word that came out of her mouth in this video. i loved it

  • @RheyAnneAlvarico
    @RheyAnneAlvarico 3 года назад +4

    2021 and still watching Sharon Needles' videos.

  • @guilfordcigarman
    @guilfordcigarman 7 лет назад +6

    "I get prettier after every shot!" This video was absolutely amazing!!!

  • @SuperDannyrulez
    @SuperDannyrulez 8 лет назад +12

    Absolute visionary and so monumental to our time.

  • @AnniekaaRooos
    @AnniekaaRooos 8 лет назад +13

    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 ♡

  • @darrellbalentine7377
    @darrellbalentine7377 8 лет назад +12

    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.

  • @ramonhrcj
    @ramonhrcj 7 лет назад +7

    The most beautiful speech I've seen.

  • @mollyr.506
    @mollyr.506 7 лет назад +8

    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.

  • @dani-dd2my
    @dani-dd2my 7 лет назад +11

    Sharon is so damn inspiring. I really do admire her.

  • @felipecarmo2662
    @felipecarmo2662 8 лет назад +16

    The cat love story sums up what she is. Love the human big hearted queen.

  • @lisaconrad9754
    @lisaconrad9754 8 лет назад +58

    She changed the drag queen game!!! Amazing!! Because of her RDR is now famous!

    • @TylerLethersin
      @TylerLethersin 8 лет назад +7

      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.

  • @swimmchick21
    @swimmchick21 8 лет назад +28

    i really feel this.

  • @BlackAndBlondPro
    @BlackAndBlondPro 6 лет назад +3

    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.

  • @expired_poppers
    @expired_poppers 8 лет назад +9

    She is an eloquent speaker

  • @AEE60
    @AEE60 6 лет назад +5

    Live in Pittsburgh have yet to see this fabulous creature 😊

  • @wesxvin
    @wesxvin 8 лет назад +16

    I relate to her so much! she's my favorite

  • @Sandychmandy
    @Sandychmandy 8 лет назад +2

    wow this is why she's the most famous of them all. amazing. She needs to get on a TED platform.

  • @colevan11
    @colevan11 4 года назад +2

    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.

  • @whereeverthesunsets
    @whereeverthesunsets 8 лет назад +16

    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

  • @jovaniortiz1
    @jovaniortiz1 7 лет назад +10

    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

    • @Donyalicious
      @Donyalicious 7 лет назад +1

      Jovani Ortiz and now 4 for Shea on season 9 but Sharon is still the only one of them to have 4 solo wins

  • @nicogs97
    @nicogs97 4 года назад +6

    Sharon is a great storyteller

  • @albertom5763
    @albertom5763 8 лет назад +13

    Sharon Needles a rising star.

  • @coronamichael21
    @coronamichael21 7 лет назад +9

    She should have a one woman show on broadway. Really good.

  • @nick942
    @nick942 8 лет назад +10

    Ted needs to get up in this gig for sure

  • @tommymiller9649
    @tommymiller9649 7 лет назад +4

    Powerful. Truly a humble being, she turned me on to Drag and most importantly she turned me on to loving my weird self.

  • @zahraadollie6560
    @zahraadollie6560 8 лет назад +341

    Sharon is amazing!
    But who the fxck is this old womanwho keeps laughing near the camera and sounds like Tree trunks from Adventure time?!

  • @letiziacella
    @letiziacella 8 лет назад +5

    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. ♥

  • @nickolytes7632
    @nickolytes7632 8 лет назад +6

    Is it wrong that I hit like before I watched the video? love sharon needles

  • @ciudadanakane8743
    @ciudadanakane8743 3 года назад +2

    oh my god! this speech is everything! and as a catlover I'm so thankful for that beautiful story.

  • @rustyb1840
    @rustyb1840 7 лет назад +10

    "why am I crying in the club right now"

  • @Ellblk
    @Ellblk 7 лет назад +7

    sharon is so inspirational

  • @joel.5874
    @joel.5874 8 лет назад +3

    So good! The arc of emotion, wit, and engagement seals the deal that she is a superstar. Love you!

  • @julianaladeira5832
    @julianaladeira5832 7 лет назад +3

    I've watched this so many times and I keep coming back. Sharon is amazing ❤

  • @triannamag4866
    @triannamag4866 8 лет назад +7

    Thank you for posting this

  • @pacobanega9681
    @pacobanega9681 7 лет назад +12

    ☼ Sharon is the smartest queen ever. ☼

  • @therennishow
    @therennishow 8 лет назад +11

    what an incredibly smart woman.

  • @walterchaffee9094
    @walterchaffee9094 7 лет назад +2

    Thank you Aaron for Sharon. What an incredible invention and how masterly you have pulled it off!

  • @elissarusso7343
    @elissarusso7343 8 лет назад +4

    I literally just love Sharon so much more after watching this.

  • @tanjamckenzie5268
    @tanjamckenzie5268 7 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much for uploading this.
    She means a lot to me.

  • @lilystw
    @lilystw 6 лет назад +1

    This continues to be one of the best videos of Sharon EVER!

  • @anakarina9951
    @anakarina9951 6 лет назад +2

    Sharon is one of the most interesting and innovative Drag Queens. He constantly reinvents herself and her aesthetic proposal is always anti-establishment and political.

  • @xxf4795
    @xxf4795 6 лет назад +2

    I will never look at sharon needles the same again. So intelligent and inspirational.

  • @electricmagnetic
    @electricmagnetic 8 лет назад +2

    so well spoken... it does show she told this story many times but it's still well spoken

  • @ozzylover65
    @ozzylover65 7 лет назад +2

    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!

  • @AquavivaZZZ
    @AquavivaZZZ 8 лет назад +1

    first of all: nobody showed up.
    secondly: you're great. and beautiful. and more people should've been there

  • @MaleOrderBride
    @MaleOrderBride 3 года назад +3

    He is so charming and engaging!
    A very deserving winner of RPDR. Can you imagine Tyra Sanchez doing a speech like this? I can't...

  • @idehughes2135
    @idehughes2135 7 лет назад +5

    I fucking loved this video. It made me feel connected to all those weirdos out there who live in a field in the middle of nowhere and want to get out. I can't wait until I do.

  • @sage678
    @sage678 6 лет назад +1

    So much love and respect for Sharon. She was my first drag love and will always be ❤️ you’re an inspiration Sharon!

  • @adavis74
    @adavis74 8 лет назад +2

    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.

  • @yazmin4434
    @yazmin4434 5 лет назад +1

    I wish she had her own podcast. I could listen to her talk about pop culture all day

  • @missangiemissangiemissaaaa1280
    @missangiemissangiemissaaaa1280 8 лет назад +5

    Thank you for that, Sharon.

  • @lauramcgill4632
    @lauramcgill4632 8 лет назад +13

    I never realised the name Sharon Needles...was a play on Sharing Needles... I feel so dumb lol

  • @lilystw
    @lilystw 6 лет назад

    I could listen to her all day. 2 yrs later and I'm here listening to this as my background sound to work.

  • @eddiekolterman6532
    @eddiekolterman6532 6 лет назад

    I could listen to her talk all day I have rewatched this atleast a 1000 times

  • @blanch33333
    @blanch33333 7 лет назад +3

    Second time i hear the entire thing. Sharon is beyond drag race. Love her

  • @the7thwreck
    @the7thwreck 7 лет назад +3

    Omg, I was isolated in high school and made to work outside the Head teachers office, on my own little desk for ALL to see! Because I dyed my hair hot pink and got a tattoo...hence "was a distraction to other students!"
    It's so wrong.
    This talk is HILARIOUS!

  • @moroseberry5903
    @moroseberry5903 3 года назад +2

    2021 i stay always with you sharon.

  • @royperreault6388
    @royperreault6388 7 лет назад

    Real talks! @SharonNeedles, I thoroughly enjoyed this engagement. Thank you for sharing, CreativeMornings.

  • @DopeSir
    @DopeSir 8 лет назад +12

    I love her so much

  • @mikloskeninger6434
    @mikloskeninger6434 7 лет назад

    i rewatched this video like 4 times and still love to listen all over again to the things she is talking about.