Sharon Needles: Vampire in High Fashion

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  • @kayleecromling7132
    @kayleecromling7132 8 років тому +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 років тому +1

      Kaylee Cromling who ever doubted that

    • @Fee212
      @Fee212 5 років тому +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 роки тому +2

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

  • @ashlynnnfairchild3355
    @ashlynnnfairchild3355 8 років тому +306

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

  • @AshtrayGirlFarewell
    @AshtrayGirlFarewell 8 років тому +376

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

  • @Carlyusher2001
    @Carlyusher2001 8 років тому +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 років тому +3

      she isnt a drop out, she was dropped.

    • @Carlyusher2001
      @Carlyusher2001 7 років тому +1

      Oh and u know her personally right Marina lol

    • @marinapetra1029
      @marinapetra1029 7 років тому +12

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

    • @marinapetra1029
      @marinapetra1029 7 років тому +24

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

    • @gregdahlen4375
      @gregdahlen4375 4 роки тому

      she has a lot of life experience

  • @awestaelfar277
    @awestaelfar277 8 років тому +800

    I could listen to her all day

  • @dani-dd2my
    @dani-dd2my 7 років тому +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 років тому +18

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

    • @goretician3679
      @goretician3679 7 років тому +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 роки тому +5

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

  • @Hjalmarkem
    @Hjalmarkem 8 років тому +397

    Damn, never expected Sharon to be so inspirational.

    • @augusts1
      @augusts1 8 років тому +10

      IKR? Feel good Sharon lol

    • @dove3099
      @dove3099 6 років тому +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 років тому +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 років тому +476

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

    • @adimentsu
      @adimentsu 8 років тому +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 років тому +42

      +jignesh das Sharon Needles for Sharing Responsibilities

    • @ashlynnnfairchild3355
      @ashlynnnfairchild3355 8 років тому +10

      jignesh das I would definitely vote for Sharon for president

    • @luanavvvvvvv
      @luanavvvvvvv 7 років тому +4

      She is a lawyer

    • @JakobTennisMB
      @JakobTennisMB 6 років тому +3

      She's not really a lawyer.

  • @mackenzienabors2182
    @mackenzienabors2182 8 років тому +217

    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 8 років тому +4

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

    • @DjinnRummy
      @DjinnRummy 7 років тому +6

      she renamed him Cerrone

    • @morganolfursson2560
      @morganolfursson2560 4 роки тому

      He still had it killed.

    • @DarlingMissDarling
      @DarlingMissDarling 4 роки тому

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

  • @SwitchedNeo
    @SwitchedNeo 8 років тому +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 років тому +2

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

  • @silversweet9211
    @silversweet9211 8 років тому +543

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

  • @ladyblazette
    @ladyblazette 7 років тому +61

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

  • @PumpkinPails
    @PumpkinPails 8 років тому +168

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

  • @archale1355
    @archale1355 8 років тому +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 років тому +14

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

    • @raqueldeshow9678
      @raqueldeshow9678 5 років тому

      tried it

    • @jpiantoni
      @jpiantoni 4 роки тому +1

      @@michaeljarjour1237 omg who's gonna tell him

  • @jakobinnes2420
    @jakobinnes2420 6 років тому +33

    She needs a podcast

  • @user-vs1it5yu8u
    @user-vs1it5yu8u 8 років тому +65

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

  • @melyui8155
    @melyui8155 8 років тому +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 років тому

      Mel Yui the tickets are only like $20.

    • @melyui8155
      @melyui8155 7 років тому +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.

  • @honeyferr
    @honeyferr 8 років тому +76

    I fuckin love sharon

  • @tv257tv
    @tv257tv 8 років тому +77

    What an icon

    • @tv257tv
      @tv257tv 8 років тому +2

      When will ur fave

  • @ninab4476
    @ninab4476 7 років тому +40

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

  • @sailormoon2402
    @sailormoon2402 7 років тому +34

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

  • @josephmillervideos
    @josephmillervideos 7 років тому +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.

    • @DjinnRummy
      @DjinnRummy 7 років тому +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!

  • @onewaytosavetheday
    @onewaytosavetheday 8 років тому +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 років тому +7

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

  • @lisaconrad9754
    @lisaconrad9754 8 років тому +58

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

    • @TylerLethersin
      @TylerLethersin 8 років тому +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.

  • @ravenforshee1046
    @ravenforshee1046 8 років тому +18

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

  • @hensie77
    @hensie77 8 років тому +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.

  • @iamsteelee24
    @iamsteelee24 8 років тому +35

    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!!

  • @hoodjonjon1
    @hoodjonjon1 8 років тому +32

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

  • @bxbysarah1239
    @bxbysarah1239 8 років тому +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 років тому +17

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

  • @NannaMellin
    @NannaMellin 8 років тому +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.

  • @lily5826
    @lily5826 7 років тому +15

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

  • @tb3685
    @tb3685 8 років тому +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

  • @Kaleidoscopehan
    @Kaleidoscopehan 8 років тому +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!

  • @felipecarmo2662
    @felipecarmo2662 8 років тому +16

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

  • @stephaniewatts8377
    @stephaniewatts8377 7 років тому +21

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

  • @Laura-kg9le
    @Laura-kg9le 6 років тому +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.

  • @huesitosdeazucar
    @huesitosdeazucar 8 років тому +21

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

  • @jakemagnificentkiwi
    @jakemagnificentkiwi 8 років тому +9

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

  • @conlewis6196
    @conlewis6196 8 років тому +16

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

  • @crystalseattletv
    @crystalseattletv 8 років тому +41

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

  • @resantt
    @resantt 7 років тому +9

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

  • @pacobanega9681
    @pacobanega9681 8 років тому +12

    ☼ Sharon is the smartest queen ever. ☼

  • @RheyAnneAlvarico
    @RheyAnneAlvarico 3 роки тому +4

    2021 and still watching Sharon Needles' videos.

  • @albertom5763
    @albertom5763 8 років тому +13

    Sharon Needles a rising star.

  • @guilfordcigarman
    @guilfordcigarman 7 років тому +6

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

  • @SuperDannyrulez
    @SuperDannyrulez 8 років тому +12

    Absolute visionary and so monumental to our time.

  • @expired_poppers
    @expired_poppers 8 років тому +9

    She is an eloquent speaker

  • @therennishow
    @therennishow 8 років тому +11

    what an incredibly smart woman.

  • @anastasiyabksi1281
    @anastasiyabksi1281 8 років тому +11

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

  • @swimmchick21
    @swimmchick21 8 років тому +28

    i really feel this.

  • @Sandychmandy
    @Sandychmandy 8 років тому +2

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

  • @brookeseer8979
    @brookeseer8979 7 років тому +12

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

  • @MaleOrderBride
    @MaleOrderBride 3 роки тому +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...

  • @Ellblk
    @Ellblk 7 років тому +7

    sharon is so inspirational

  • @tommymiller9649
    @tommymiller9649 7 років тому +4

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

  • @nicogs97
    @nicogs97 4 роки тому +6

    Sharon is a great storyteller

  • @whereeverthesunsets
    @whereeverthesunsets 8 років тому +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

  • @ramonhrcj
    @ramonhrcj 7 років тому +7

    The most beautiful speech I've seen.

  • @zahraadollie6560
    @zahraadollie6560 8 років тому +340

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

  • @coronamichael21
    @coronamichael21 7 років тому +9

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

  • @darrellbalentine7377
    @darrellbalentine7377 8 років тому +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.

  • @AEE60
    @AEE60 6 років тому +5

    Live in Pittsburgh have yet to see this fabulous creature 😊

  • @dani-dd2my
    @dani-dd2my 7 років тому +11

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

  • @lauramcgill4632
    @lauramcgill4632 8 років тому +13

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

  • @rustyb1840
    @rustyb1840 7 років тому +10

    "why am I crying in the club right now"

  • @nickolytes7632
    @nickolytes7632 8 років тому +6

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

  • @nick942
    @nick942 8 років тому +10

    Ted needs to get up in this gig for sure

  • @wesxvin
    @wesxvin 8 років тому +16

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

  • @AnniekaaRooos
    @AnniekaaRooos 8 років тому +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 ♡

  • @mollyr.506
    @mollyr.506 8 років тому +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.

  • @idehughes2135
    @idehughes2135 7 років тому +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.

  • @anakarina9951
    @anakarina9951 7 років тому +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.

  • @elissarusso7343
    @elissarusso7343 8 років тому +4

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

  • @AquavivaZZZ
    @AquavivaZZZ 8 років тому +1

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

  • @BlackAndBlondPro
    @BlackAndBlondPro 6 років тому +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.

  • @jovaniortiz1
    @jovaniortiz1 7 років тому +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 років тому +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

  • @ciudadanakane8743
    @ciudadanakane8743 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @yazmin4434
    @yazmin4434 5 років тому +1

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

  • @blanch33333
    @blanch33333 7 років тому +3

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

  • @xxf4795
    @xxf4795 6 років тому +2

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

  • @colevan11
    @colevan11 4 роки тому +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.

  • @letiziacella
    @letiziacella 8 років тому +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. ♥

  • @edwinaclay1041
    @edwinaclay1041 8 років тому +14

    The moment I saw this weird bitch.. I was like I want her to be my friend. I absolutely love her sense of humor and how candid she is

  • @missangiemissangiemissaaaa1280
    @missangiemissangiemissaaaa1280 8 років тому +5

    Thank you for that, Sharon.

  • @ozzylover65
    @ozzylover65 7 років тому +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!

  • @the7thwreck
    @the7thwreck 7 років тому +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!

  • @triannamag4866
    @triannamag4866 8 років тому +7

    Thank you for posting this

  • @tramykhuc5618
    @tramykhuc5618 5 років тому +1

    i could listen to her talking forever

  • @electricmagnetic
    @electricmagnetic 8 років тому +2

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

  • @platinumtrio3754
    @platinumtrio3754 6 років тому +4

    “I’m a crossdressing alcoholic” is a bloody great sentence

  • @joel.5874
    @joel.5874 8 років тому +3

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

  • @moroseberry5903
    @moroseberry5903 3 роки тому +2

    2021 i stay always with you sharon.

  • @Degjoy
    @Degjoy 7 років тому +2

    Sharon Needles really did change Ru Paul's Drag race. This was a cool story. ❤💛💚💙💜

  • @julianaladeira5832
    @julianaladeira5832 7 років тому +3

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

  • @lilystw
    @lilystw 6 років тому +1

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

  • @lilystw
    @lilystw 6 років тому

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

  • @bbbotc
    @bbbotc 7 років тому +9

    lol I just got the Sharon needles name for the first time

  • @tanjamckenzie5268
    @tanjamckenzie5268 7 років тому +3

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

  • @Mayabee321
    @Mayabee321 4 роки тому +2

    She’s a natural storyteller

  • @Nacho98ing
    @Nacho98ing 8 років тому +2

    It is frankly a pity that drag doesnt have the attention it should have, it should be something mainstream because its something beyond this planet it is fucking living art, all the drag queens should be famous, and i have no fucking idea why this video or the others from drag queens dont have billions of views, sinceresly i didnt really like sharon needles before but now i adore her, whis you all could be millionaires so you could keep on making more and more art.