LA Made: Real Talk with RuPaul

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  • RuPaul Charles spills the tee on his life journey--from 80’s punk rock beginnings to snatching an Emmy in 2016.
    Program was recorded on June 25, 2017 at the Taper Auditorium in Los Angeles Central Library.

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  • @dmcoffman
    @dmcoffman 6 років тому +137

    Ru has the most contagious laugh on the planet. I simply adore him.

    • @nicolebobis1132
      @nicolebobis1132 3 роки тому +3

      So true When I hear his definitely misic to the ears.

  • @1233solid
    @1233solid 6 років тому +175

    Mama, I think you literally just saved my life.

    • @MissNickkieJ
      @MissNickkieJ 4 роки тому +12

      Same here. Something about the inventory analogy clicked.

    • @lmgutier
      @lmgutier 3 роки тому +7

      Always, right? If I ever met him, I think I would burst into tears, b/c his words move me through life in a truthful way.

    • @mattspecter1334
      @mattspecter1334 3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much

    • @nicolebobis1132
      @nicolebobis1132 3 роки тому +3

      Actually milions no not millions but trillions of people he saved definitely not just the LGBT community but rather teens adults and the like.

  • @toxicbitterz9322
    @toxicbitterz9322 6 років тому +204

    He definitely deserves his star on the walk of Fame.

    • @celestus87
      @celestus87 6 років тому +10

      It took far too long. Others got it for far smaller a contribution. Gongrats RuPaul!

    • @KeyDyer
      @KeyDyer 3 роки тому +4

      @@celestus87 I agree. But it’s also something they choose to pay for, he’s been eligible for a long time.

    • @oolong741
      @oolong741 2 місяці тому +1

      I 100 percent agree !

  • @cooldude8562
    @cooldude8562 6 років тому +90

    35:30 Ru did not miss a BEAT when that mic was acting up. Usually people would be confused or react but he just kept it moving! Professional!!

  • @hortensedandridge9996
    @hortensedandridge9996 5 років тому +55

    I’m a straight woman, Rupaul has taught me so much through his talks and teachings that I am often looking to him for his perspective on many topics 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

  • @cynthiahawkins2389
    @cynthiahawkins2389 6 років тому +338

    His wisdom, elegance, humor and yes....deep level of spirituality are all evident in what he says, and does. The drag costume/makeup/hair/stance part are undeniably stunning and impressive; it's easy to be distracted by the sheer physical beauty in Ru's transformation. But really, I view this amazing guy as a major force for good, for a kind of soul-integrity. In a way he's the poster kid... for living life, whoever y'all happen to be!!!

    • @Blackheathenly
      @Blackheathenly 6 років тому +8

      That's..beautiful.

    • @Sindollx666x
      @Sindollx666x 6 років тому +9

      Cynthia Hawkins I love and admire him so much. He's such an incredible, beautiful, force in this world. A true breath of fresh air.

    • @ms.martiegallego8834
      @ms.martiegallego8834 6 років тому +5

      Cynthia Hawkins You said this so eloquently !! And You are spot on !! His speaking is flawless!! There is also a comfort zone that humans fall into, we are so uncomfortable with change !! It is sad, I find change uplifting, and have always seen the growth with change !!!

    • @onefiercechild
      @onefiercechild 6 років тому +2

      I couldn't agree more!

    • @LisaMarie-xp4ym
      @LisaMarie-xp4ym 3 роки тому +1

      Couldn't have said it any better my self! Great words...

  • @bijou3000
    @bijou3000 3 роки тому +28

    I was just watching Nelson Sullivan's old videos of Ru in New York City back in 1986-1988. I'm still inspired by that young person who had a dream and believed in it. An American success story who held the ladder for others to climb up, too. Thank you for being unapologetically yourself.

    • @caroldesarnoNeNe45
      @caroldesarnoNeNe45 Рік тому +5

      Those Nelson Sullivan Videos are Priceless. Not only do we get to see RuPaul and Lahoma, and Lady Bunny, we also get to see NYC when it was an amazing time to live there. Those videos are a time capsule. 😊

  • @benjaminparker8139
    @benjaminparker8139 6 років тому +182

    You see constant glimpses of Ru’s soul and ideology woven into the foundations of dragrace, but it’s amazing to witness it so deeply and directly. This is wonderful!

    • @meh.4161
      @meh.4161 6 років тому +7

      Indeed :) could not agree more

    • @robertstanley9633
      @robertstanley9633 6 років тому +7

      Perfectly said. That's why I listen to his podcast with Michelle Visage. It's both refreshing and transforming.

    • @kayoconey7198
      @kayoconey7198 3 роки тому

      Beautifully said

  • @jakeroege
    @jakeroege 6 років тому +139

    Omg it’s GuRu

    • @sylvanaahmed
      @sylvanaahmed 5 років тому

      Omg now he has a book named that wow !

  • @DesireeDuarteVera
    @DesireeDuarteVera 6 років тому +335

    These are my favorite videos, where he can show his intelligence without being interrupted by idiots.

  • @adamblue2980
    @adamblue2980 6 років тому +168

    Ru IS an ascended master.

  • @Danerikenglund
    @Danerikenglund 6 років тому +57

    This has hit me, grounded me and flown my soul out in the universe more then anything I think I’ve ever experienced in my entire life. RuPaul you’re a master, you’re a hero and an inspiration for all of us.

  • @sarahmforever
    @sarahmforever 6 років тому +33

    It’s like UA-cam know just what I need to hear at the right time in my life.

  • @dislavaq
    @dislavaq 6 років тому +34

    What a beautiful and wise Soul!

  • @heyguidance
    @heyguidance 2 роки тому +6

    He literally looks like a guardian angel 😭💕

  • @williamlukach4133
    @williamlukach4133 6 років тому +24

    Wise, funny, smart, creative. Probably one of the most underrated human beings in entertainment.

  • @freekazoid7
    @freekazoid7 6 років тому +260

    RuPaul for President!!!!!!

  • @localguide2978
    @localguide2978 6 років тому +269

    Someone like Ru should be president or king of the Earth

    • @RaymondHng
      @RaymondHng 6 років тому +18

      Queen of the Earth.

    • @DaWeirdFreak
      @DaWeirdFreak 6 років тому +1

      YAAAAAAAAAAAASSEUuuuhhhhhhh

    • @Konstantinosiakovou
      @Konstantinosiakovou 6 років тому +6

      Calm down...Ru is very talended and haves star quality but...

    • @localguide2978
      @localguide2978 6 років тому +6

      Oh yeh your right Donald Trump is the best there is.. don't be stupid Ru's values and way of dealing and looking at the world should be implemented throughout human kind.

    • @neuyorkdoll
      @neuyorkdoll 6 років тому +3

      King of Earth..... 😂😂😂

  • @hfxmusicman
    @hfxmusicman 6 років тому +52

    Ru's getting a star on the walk of fame..that's fantastic. Congrats :)

  • @hechanova07
    @hechanova07 6 років тому +23

    Respect level up to the roof. Rupaul is the best therapy.

  • @kimboslice1356
    @kimboslice1356 6 років тому +37

    Mama Ru, you're the auntie I always wish I had. I can relate - I once went to a conference based on tolerance and speaking across differences and all the group did was talk about differences and oppression. It was painful to not elevate the conversation and be forced to stay stuck.

  • @gvaz9636
    @gvaz9636 6 років тому +43

    I relate to his spiritual inner journey soooo deeply, I definitely cried at a few parts. So inspiring, a true legend and someone I personally look up to.

  • @oscarvento4166
    @oscarvento4166 6 років тому +127

    Every single word that leave ru's lips is a fucking master piece of a lesson to live by. And she makes it sound simple but in the reality when you feel it in your core, you know that is a a lot of work, Im just grateful she presents these keys to us so freely and selflessly, it is up to us to live up to the challenge. Ok I'm out. #GirlBye

    • @manuelledezma3084
      @manuelledezma3084 6 років тому +1

      Totally, couldn't said it any better

    • @Boorasha
      @Boorasha 3 роки тому +1

      @hope terry i'm the opposite, what i love about RuPaul is when he's not a man, he goes back to being in drag

  • @twaght
    @twaght 6 років тому +154

    Ok Ru walk into the room purse first

  • @gingoyalho1400
    @gingoyalho1400 6 років тому +50

    Rupaul Charles you are my spirit animal. Thank you so much for always being a beacon of light and utter inspiration. You ground me and of course entertain me. Thank you. 😊

  • @icarrus4u
    @icarrus4u 6 років тому +17

    I love RuPaul. What an amazing spirit.

  • @leopie_777
    @leopie_777 6 років тому +67

    The way he walked on with that purse; you know he has the cash from the gig in that purse. And hot sauce.

    • @malenasander7906
      @malenasander7906 6 років тому +3

      Tina Dod the purse enters the room first xD

  • @TinaLynn
    @TinaLynn 6 років тому +5

    From personal experience: I spent years in my 30's as a beauty queen by day (beauty pageants all over the country) and a drag king by night (performing locally and in New Orleans). It was the most liberating time of my life to be able to be on the far end of each spectrum. I was always an open minded person and drag started as a joke with a friend, but it turned into something that was an incredible journey. I still do it a couple of times a year (health issues and age) and love being in that area of my own head. It takes a ton of self confidence and self awareness to push yourself over those limits and taking that stuff off the shelf! Very very powerful message RuPaul. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

    • @TheKazadoodle
      @TheKazadoodle 5 років тому +1

      Thank you for sharing your story!

  • @ks.f.1203
    @ks.f.1203 6 років тому +16

    I'm honestly so thankful that a spirit of this capacity continues to shine amidst the dense programming that continues to thrive in this world. Ru is definitely a sensor, and can percieve and process the esoteric/extoeric in a brilliant way. This type of language is truly inspired.

  • @baroza2066
    @baroza2066 6 років тому +40

    Ru is so amazing , he's talking right to my soul

  • @BetterOffRed
    @BetterOffRed 6 років тому +22

    Thank you for sharing this talk online for everyone to see!!

  • @monkeybeak2056
    @monkeybeak2056 6 років тому +7

    I didn't think I could possibly love him any more than I did. I was wrong. He represents the best parts of humanity. I am so thankful that kids have a person like this to look up to to know they will be okay.

  • @aislingwhelan8134
    @aislingwhelan8134 6 років тому +12

    i love how angelic RuPaul looks in this video

  • @bweb6
    @bweb6 6 років тому +16

    Adore Ru. If there were more people in the world like Ru it would be a much more compassionate place.

    • @Hamlet2369
      @Hamlet2369 6 років тому

      BB be one of them people, like Ru and be contagious in the world

  • @christianponce4983
    @christianponce4983 6 років тому +37

    This video is insanely good. RU FOR PRESIDENT; or even better, pastor of my church I WANNA SEE HIM EVERY SUNDAY ❤️🙈🌹

  • @bk138gt6
    @bk138gt6 3 роки тому +5

    The charisma is limitless. It's a truly rare thing to be this high minded and yet down to earth. He is so sincere, so thoughtful, so successful and yet I sense virtually no arrogance

  • @slwilliams75
    @slwilliams75 6 років тому +17

    I could watch this all day, every day ❤️🌈

  • @kimalanball
    @kimalanball 6 років тому +25

    Ru is great entertainer, a gorgeous drag queen, an xtremely intelligent, compassionate, inspiring and interesting man. He is the sort of leader the USA needs to turn to, to morph into the next level and reconstruct their belief systems. Congratulations to Ru, for getting her MUCH deserved star on the Hollywood walk of fame......Sissy that Walk Girrr.....

  • @kasumiijay
    @kasumiijay 6 років тому +44

    A LIVING LEGEND HUNTY!!! Can't believe we are living the same time as Rupaul, a Trailblazer, inspiration and damm right deserves a star in Hollywood!!

    • @AGGARessiv3
      @AGGARessiv3 6 років тому

      Jayyjo hallaeluh

    • @nancyc1674
      @nancyc1674 6 років тому +1

      Work 💋

    • @nicolefullard6775
      @nicolefullard6775 6 років тому

      Yessssss Hunty!!!! We've been able to witness his greatness in this lifetime. So grateful!

  • @tairichard6933
    @tairichard6933 6 років тому +30

    Can't wait for the book. So many truths 🤗

    • @onefiercechild
      @onefiercechild 6 років тому +1

      Scrolling through the comments and ... damn! You're HOT! LOL

  • @ritapoe4652
    @ritapoe4652 2 роки тому +2

    I helped you RuPaul, hang posters up for your band in Atlanta... I Love 💘 You and so happy to hang w you here on You Tube. David Knoll was my husband in NYC, we met in Atlanta. You stopped by our apt on E. 43rd and I wasn't home. Sry to have missed you.
    LoVE to U my FrIend 💘

  • @EnzoFoove
    @EnzoFoove 6 років тому +9

    Wisest words ever. An inspiration and a genius! Thank you for everything!!

  • @cgarcia7455
    @cgarcia7455 6 років тому +8

    Love, love, love me some Ru. Marvelous, wonderful, sweet; now I know why I've followed him for years.

  • @adenalss5503
    @adenalss5503 6 років тому +7

    JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I COULDN'T LOVE RU MORE!!!!!!!

  • @skiingowl
    @skiingowl 6 років тому +1

    Thank you. I really needed to see this today.

  • @dejonckheere100
    @dejonckheere100 6 років тому +5

    RuPaul is magical. So happy he is where he is now and does what he does.THANK YOU RU !

  • @dawandabocanegra8935
    @dawandabocanegra8935 3 роки тому +4

    He has my upmost respect because he lived his truth when it wasn't trendy and he opened the door for so many people.

  • @AozoraUltra2006
    @AozoraUltra2006 4 місяці тому

    love how rupaul works to connect with every Q&A person, i rarely see speakers so engaged with their audience and gives so much

  • @123.earlystart
    @123.earlystart 6 років тому +11

    Ru is so awesome, and deeply inspiring.

  • @im-mj3gk
    @im-mj3gk 6 років тому +11

    So much of love for this guy. A true inspiration on what life can and should be! Thank you for putting this up

  • @TashaUVArtist
    @TashaUVArtist 4 роки тому +5

    I literally cried my eyes out. And i needed to hear this so much. Thank you.

  • @neilrobertevans3692
    @neilrobertevans3692 6 років тому

    This engaged me from start to finish... Such an inspirational talker... Thanks for the upload xx

  • @lapubliclibrary
    @lapubliclibrary  6 років тому +18

    For anyone who wants the list of books and movies mentioned by RuPaul, we put together a blog post awhile back: www.lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/rupaul-recommends

  • @jamboydc
    @jamboydc 6 років тому +6

    I found this and I'm so happy that I did. Teach Ru!

  • @rachaelsas
    @rachaelsas 5 років тому

    I love Ru Paul sooooooo much! Thanks for uploading x

  • @LisaMarie-xp4ym
    @LisaMarie-xp4ym 3 роки тому +5

    Ru Paul, for the record - I always feel like I never fit in and feel that I am an imposter. I speak in groups and no-body hears me or stops to listen, I dress quirky and love all the things that people don't seem to, am very different from my family too. I know how you feel!!xx Guess I'm lacking a lot of confidence by it too by it... Loved listening and watching you!!

  • @seductruss
    @seductruss 6 років тому +4

    Love him...so cool and humble....this was right on time....thank you for being YOU💟

  • @JustYaeWendt
    @JustYaeWendt 6 років тому +5

    This is worth so much.

  • @kitlindsay2689
    @kitlindsay2689 2 роки тому +3

    Love Ru for so long. He is unique, handsome, elegant, talented, intelligent, humorous, beautiful, spiritual, it doesn't stop! He is THE perfect role model for all of us regardless of ur sexuality. Thank u Ru for opening the door to so much, a life of choices, beauty, fun, gratefulness, sincerity, love and deaest kindness. GO GIRL!!!!

  • @javierrivas4575
    @javierrivas4575 6 років тому +2

    Wow thank thank you, this made me cry so many things make sense now. Thank you Ru, so spiritual and great advice. We need you in a movie, please, I want more of Ru all the way!!!!!

  • @wendydawes4129
    @wendydawes4129 Рік тому

    Wow this was so amazing to listen to. Thank you so much for this! I am so glad I stumbled across this video. I love this man. He’s so inspiring .

  • @OrionStardust
    @OrionStardust 6 років тому +4

    Damn, double scorpio up there talking about rebirth ♥ lovely

  • @MiaJS86
    @MiaJS86 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing this inspiring talk. Listened to this last night, while I could not sleep, because my mind was stuck in thought about feeling stuck in my life ❤️
    (I'm a Danish person, so in the moment I'm writing this, it is early morning here)

  • @marciothesinger
    @marciothesinger 3 роки тому +3

    I can't tell how many times i come back to watch this ❤ Ru should do more sermons

  • @RaphaelMArias
    @RaphaelMArias 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Ru for loving Los Angeles so much that you gave back and spoke to so many hearts from different walks of life. The Los Angeles Public Library is so important, and relevant. I know you touched many young people that day. I’m so grateful this was captured on tape. I’m born in Redondo Beach, and have an awe for California like you do. Love you.

  • @lewisovhebn
    @lewisovhebn 3 роки тому

    always come back to this through the low times

  • @suwetapatel3625
    @suwetapatel3625 6 років тому +2

    Thank you ru for bring you

  • @exit6414
    @exit6414 Рік тому

    This was amazing I love this

  • @cristianhoward8825
    @cristianhoward8825 6 років тому

    Wow!! life changing. This video help much, Thank you for sharing!!

  • @LunaSoShy
    @LunaSoShy 10 місяців тому

    I randomly came across this abd I'm glad I did. Ru is an amazing person ❤

  • @dariolopez2882
    @dariolopez2882 6 років тому +7

    Love Ru! It's a pleasure to hear (and see) him

  • @chvckdoesmakeup3575
    @chvckdoesmakeup3575 6 років тому +2

    everything he said helped me work out so many things in one session, it was so moving and inspirational. Rupaul is my new spiritual leader, he helps so many of us out like this and it does make an impact and a difference. I believe if we can all take the tools he's given us and if we can be balanced as he is the world will be the most stunning place. He's already doing an amazing job and I don't know where to start or how to thank him for what he does. Thank you so much Rupaul. Thank you for everything.

  • @yanyungradhe7032
    @yanyungradhe7032 3 роки тому

    I can listen this on repeat,I love Ru and glad that I found this at the initial stage of my spiritual journey💖

  • @GothBoi
    @GothBoi 5 років тому +5

    Rupaul seems like a genuine cool ass dude. And a good person. I know he was very supportive and gd friends with Kurt & Nirvana on their rise to fame. Seems like a real open minded legit dude.

  • @shinjiri123
    @shinjiri123 4 роки тому +2

    I love him so much. His glowing gloria makes it all better too. I am so happy he spreads consciousness and awareness so openly I am so glad.

  • @luluvsraven
    @luluvsraven 3 роки тому +1

    Dear Ru
    If you are reading this thankyou so much. Thankyou to the producers also. This is literally life changing. I think I just got healed. 🥰 Let love rule.
    Lu x

  • @keym2463
    @keym2463 2 роки тому

    Thank you uni .

  • @TheeCoachg
    @TheeCoachg 6 років тому +8

    One thing Ru talks about that I am so grateful i’ve mastered is looking at myself,my actions and how im perceived with a third eye. I get what he is saying about drag going “mainstream”,as popular as it may seem our culture as a whole is very much “Sleep” and will never,well at least in our time,will ever wakeup. I also agree with him on the spirituality,praying to something...anything,higher than you is the key not a particular religion but a spiritual connection with a greater energy or being. I love Ru!

  • @mandylee2898
    @mandylee2898 6 років тому +4

    I have ALWAYS LOVED RUPAUL, and I have always admired him. He is an AMAZING HUMAN. I actually completely relate to everything he is saying.

  • @kristelwalton3141
    @kristelwalton3141 4 роки тому

    I watch this video twice a year. It's a good way to remind myself to live MY best life, without apologies or distractions. Thanks RuPaul!

  • @dynchristianson3425
    @dynchristianson3425 6 років тому +6

    Master orator. Smart, focused and so natural. XOXO

  • @seductruss
    @seductruss 6 років тому +7

    Unlocking and clearing a path.. for my divinity💟

  • @danceatyourdoorstep
    @danceatyourdoorstep 2 місяці тому

    Truly inspiring, thank you

  • @KeyDyer
    @KeyDyer 3 роки тому +1

    She may never know how much all of this related to me and how much it helped me today.

  • @Foxys1974
    @Foxys1974 6 років тому +2

    I needed to hear this! The calls coming from inside my house... damn!

  • @xanderjames6510
    @xanderjames6510 6 років тому +1

    Thank you, RuPaul, for caring and sharing with such charm. You are sickening and have always been greatly inspiring! I was so thrilled when you arrived at my home with Drag Race in 2009 and have been ever since.♡

  • @natalier4617
    @natalier4617 3 роки тому +1

    OMG...that was so good. RuPaul is so
    enlightening. I would love to see, meet, and talk with him in person. Everybody say Love 💕!

  • @seductruss
    @seductruss 6 років тому +11

    "The universe has stage direction...for YOU"💟

  • @lrbiloski
    @lrbiloski 4 роки тому

    So inspiring and uplifting!!

  • @tabarnakcalisseesti
    @tabarnakcalisseesti 3 роки тому +2

    What an amazing human! So glad we have you on earth Ru!

  • @convoswithpassion2398
    @convoswithpassion2398 6 років тому +19

    Ru...I have an emotional attachment to items too.

  • @marshaalison1569
    @marshaalison1569 2 роки тому +1

    Perth girl here! 🙋🏽‍♀️ I knew no one would have been here 😂 Hope Ru comes back one day

  • @lisanewcar6292
    @lisanewcar6292 6 років тому +3

    RuPaul gives me so much inspiration, God sent him for me. Thank You! 😍🙏

  • @kimalanball
    @kimalanball 6 років тому +6

    and YES Ru...my gorgeous Chinese BF and I watch your shows together every week.....hugs, kisses, love and peace from Dongguan China.

  • @terri3696
    @terri3696 3 роки тому

    So insightful! Loved ❤️

  • @AvaGrail
    @AvaGrail 6 років тому +1

    Such great teaching!!!

  • @manystar
    @manystar 6 років тому +6

    RuPaul is lovely so smart and articulate, i`m quite sure he lived 1000 deaths as he said, but at the same time i notice must be hard for him trusting people and find true people in such whimsical world where everyone seems to want a piece of him. I only can imagine the betrayals, the lies and the hardships he had to endure to get where he is.

  • @nicelady333
    @nicelady333 6 років тому +2

    I just got high and found this and now I'm having the best time

  • @Sindollx666x
    @Sindollx666x 6 років тому +4

    "I want a ten inch....candy bar" haha I laughed so hard at that delivery!

    • @Sindollx666x
      @Sindollx666x 6 років тому

      I'm reeling from "thought sphincter" as well 🙃😜🤣! As an insomniac as well, I have enjoyed the use of an audio book to fall asleep to. It's s been awhile since I used that technique to sleep I'm overdue using that method however!

  • @weatherlicious
    @weatherlicious 6 років тому

    LOVE this!!! Thank you Ru!!!!!!!!!!!