For many years, my best friend was gay. When we would go out he would laugh at me, saying that I might be sexually straight but I was socially gay. When I was with him I felt free to be flamboyant and maybe even a little camp; having fun with it without all the social conventions and judging. I think every one of us would be different, in some way, if we only had the courage to not care what others thought of us. I'm still not gay but I'm 65 now and I really don't care what people think of me. Thank you Andrew RIP.

@peppermint.patti808

3 ай бұрын

Sexually Straight but Socially Gay!! I LOVE THAT!!! 😍

@Xiroi87

3 ай бұрын

Sexually straight but socially gay... sounds like Frasier and Niles!

@brandongill5376

3 ай бұрын

❤

@London20258

3 ай бұрын

What a great/honest/open comment. Good for you - and thank you for befriending those of us in the gay community who often feel isolated, condemned and vilified.

@theoutspokenhumanist

3 ай бұрын

@@London20258 You are very welcome ny friend. But I can't take credit. My best friend changed me from being an average, casually homophobic man, "it's just a joke", I'm sure you know what i mean, to someone with an open mind full of love instead of hate and judgement. He's been gone 8 years and stil miss him dearly. Straights don't know how to have fun. It's all that testosterone. Keep it a secret. 😁

RuPaul is amazing, but can I just say...? The band playing James Brown when RuPaul came out was FIRE 🔥🔥

@HENJAM48

3 ай бұрын

Amen to that!

@AyshaPaige

3 ай бұрын

Cheers to the band!

@gaflor44

3 ай бұрын

Shout out to the band! 🎶🎺

2:14 Ru's laugh after Stephen said "you better work" was adorable. They seem to be a fun person!

@ET-xj3qq

2 ай бұрын

Right. That was a cute moment.

"The way to happiness is to be of service to others"....Amen!

@thedarthflagger

3 ай бұрын

My late fiancee was a firm believer.

It's so easy to catch RuPaul's energy. I know how hard it is to be an introvert in an extrovert world so I'm even more impressed.

@SugarsugarFruity-hz6lz

3 ай бұрын

I feel that too. It's hard for me to be an extrovert and make friends. I've faked it before but my gosh, it took so much of energy out of you. It's hard to keep it up and be loud and all that.

@AyshaPaige

3 ай бұрын

Shocked to learn RuPaul is an extroverted introvert too! This gives me hope.

@freden9234

3 ай бұрын

I found myself smiling all through this interview!

@moniqueengleman873

3 ай бұрын

I felt that too. I am also an introvert masking as an extrovert. I am "on" in a crowd and when I get home I am happy but exhausted.

@NuiYabuko

3 ай бұрын

Isn't that a normal survival mechanism for introverts, though? Just try to fall into what society seems to want from you? Being an introvert also doesn't mean not being social, it just means social gatherings drain our energy, so we have to recharge by doing things by ourselves, so you can just be a socially outgoing introvert.

It’s just nice to hear someone really enjoying themselves.

@tiffany_greeneyes4901

3 ай бұрын

And being a genuinely lovely human being. The world would be a better place if it was more like drag race.

@elizabethantoine9652

2 ай бұрын

It’s what I love to! They give feedback it’s not meant to be mean it’s to build the show is just as lovely as RuPaul

Flip Wilson and Geraldine. That’s a blast from the past!

Imagine that. RuPaul and Stephen have almost the same super hero origin story: just trying to make their mom laugh.

@catherinewalker4526

3 ай бұрын

And how humble of Stephen to not make the comparison, to not take the focus away from his guest

@leagarner3675

3 ай бұрын

@@catherinewalker4526 wow you're right

@Ian-ie3hy

3 ай бұрын

not sure i would call them superheros....

@massexy

3 ай бұрын

​​@@Ian-ie3hyhe said it was their "superhero origin stories" not that they're superheroes, c'mon

@Ian-ie3hy

3 ай бұрын

@@massexy ....superhero origin stories....requires a superhero...no?

I love the chemistry between RuPaul and Stephen. RuPaul, you better work , gave me a big smile. RuPaul’s Drag race is the only competition show i actually watch❤

I love when RuPaul comes on !! They always have the most amazing conversations!! 😍😍😍

@tiffany_greeneyes4901

3 ай бұрын

Yes! And even when they are a guest judge on other shows, they make everything they work on better!

Rupaul brings joy to my life. What a kind man . ❤

The mask part is so true (as well as the drag). Remember when David Jones changed his name to Bowie but was still a nervous performer until he invented a persona to do the talking? Then he couldn't stop.

Rupaul used to come into my job Atlanta Fulton library back in the days. I got to see him perform at backstreet-what a time to be in Atlanta.

@raylovelace8588

3 ай бұрын

I was there then. Not gay but had gay friends and coworkers that I went clubbing with some. RuPaul was just making a name for himself, and the whole scene was party, party, party. Great memories @

@sunnydaysatl

2 ай бұрын

@@raylovelace8588 Gay,black,white,straight, ect…everyone partied at Backstreets. One night we was having such a good time we didn’t leave til 10am-we didn’t realize how much time passed. I miss old Atlanta.

@BenitaBizarre1976

2 ай бұрын

Backstreet, Club Rio and the gay K (Krystal on Peachtree). Those were the salad days.

Living in the UK I’ve heard of Ru Paul but never actually seen him. All I can say is what a lovely man and that incredible laugh…….

@doricetimko5403

3 ай бұрын

I’ve loved him since the 80s

Drag Race is one of the best reality competition shows on TV. Ru deserves all of the success.

Two of my favorite human beings in showbiz! They are always amazing together.

What a beautiful beacon of light and love RuPaul is.

In the immortal words of Mudbone: “you didn’t ask to come to this mfer, and you damn sure can’t decide when you leave..so you better keep some sunshine on your face”

These two are the best. When Stephen finished RuPaul's sentence at the end I was shook ❤

i will never not watch a ru interview. this glorious human has been in our lives for over 30 years. one'a my faves was when he was on "in bed with joan." youtube it. it's a riot. i miss her.

Yes, you cannot be unhappy if you love to dance, sing and laugh. It is the best medicine in the world.

@MarCapa-ed5uv

3 ай бұрын

Specially dancing. Love it

Ru Paul is a gem .. delightful interview Stephen edit to Add that Geraldine impression was pretty good

Blind Tom" is using his blindness as a metaphor to suggest that those who rely on sight alone can be deceived or misled, while he, despite being blind, has a deeper understanding or insight. It's a thought-provoking statement that challenges our assumptions about perception and reality.

@veramae4098

3 ай бұрын

"They're exactly alike, only different." One of my Mom's sayings; surprising how often it's true.

I've always loved Ru Paul, and this is one of the most fun interviews I've ever seen. Ru and Stephen have such great chemistry together, and I can almost imagine them being friends in "real life."

@CraigMichael001

3 ай бұрын

Hey Liz can we be friends please?

Ok, I have GOT to see Colbert in drag now *goes to look it up*

I love RuPaul. Glad he mentioned LaWanda Page. Her standup routines were hilarious.

Such a great comment: "I'm an introvert masquerading as an extrovert" !!

Me and some friends from university found out there was a movie filming with RuPaul in it and they needed extras. We woke up early on a Saturday, got there for the crowd scene. RuPaul walked right by me but we weren't supposed to notice him. Then we had breakfast at Dennys.

@friendlier

3 ай бұрын

Nice!

put Ru on every tv screen. that's where he belongs and that's what the world needs.

RuPaul is a real delight! I would love to sit and chat with him because he is fascinating, intelligent and passionate! A world wide treasure ❤

Seriously gonna need Stephen raising his had and mouthing SLLLLLLUT as a gif.

@elizabethantoine9652

2 ай бұрын

Loved it

@elopersdmv

2 ай бұрын

Making this now!!!

@-laydeeintrigue-

2 ай бұрын

@@elopersdmv yessssss 😁

@-laydeeintrigue-

2 ай бұрын

​@@elopersdmvYes please!

@-laydeeintrigue-

2 ай бұрын

@@elopersdmv Let me know where I need to go! 😆

We need the Colbert Drag Celebrity Makeover NOW with J.Stewart!

I love RuPaul. He was my first introduction to someone who was "different". Altho I was young and he was on TV, I knew he was not a typical human. Now I see that I was so right! He is a typical, he is kinder and more loving than most.

Huge respect ,appreciation, and love for Ru Paul he's a wonderful entertainer ✌️🩷 from Montana

Stephen said what 😂 “sllllluuut” 😂

RuPaul is such an amazing and classy person.

LaWanda page was also a fixture on Dean Martin's Celebrity Roast, and she was hilarious

Why does it always surprise me to realize Ru has eyebrows? They pop up above his glasses once in a while and im like "were those always there?..." lol

RuPaul, this is for you and Stephen…one for each of you because you bring such light into the world 🤗🤗 and happiness to my heart. 💞

omg flip wilson - I used to LOVE watching that w my dad!

I danced along RuPaul in nightclubs in NYC in the 90s...great times!! He was really nice, by the way.

RuPaul is so wise and inspiring. Buying his new book to be inspired!

Huge fan of both of these people. Ru Paul especially is so inspiring and has such a beautiful view of the world. I really needed this positive message today. Thanks guys you rock

MY FAVORITE PERSON ON THIS FUCKING EARTH. 😢❤😊

@elizabethantoine9652

2 ай бұрын

Y’all are both gorgeous!!!!!

Love that jacket 🔥

These two are DELIGHTFUL.

These moments make me smile remembering smug lame Geraldo talking about club kids as though anything he was saying was a negative, while just actually being one of RuPaul’s early PR guys. I love RuPaul and his entire universe. Introverted extroverts unite!

@elizabethantoine9652

2 ай бұрын

Oh how nice !! You guys made a lovely memory and I hope you keep it always !

Loved the shout out to LaWanda Page.

He’s so fabulous! What a great guest he is ❤

Waitttttt whennnn was Stephen in drag??? I need the footage yesterday!!!

@karenwillough180

3 ай бұрын

Google is free.

@Tao_Tology

3 ай бұрын

@@karenwillough180 _Google_ ? That's so last season.

@soul_asmr

3 ай бұрын

@@karenwillough180 I already tried searching it on KZread before I wrote the comment and couldn’t find anything. So I assumed it wasn’t filmed or wasn’t licensed to be put on YT. So I asked instead lmao

@angelawilliams1346

3 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWaL2NWtiqXIkaQ.htmlsi=Vr4fyyS2nq8Zx0bN

Great respect for RuPaul, I have enjoyed him over the years.

I’m seeing a lot of Flip Wilson references lately. He was great and deserves the attention.

“Blind Tom said, ‘Sight beat the world,’ and we shall see.” Tom, being blind, said that those who have sight are easily deceived. And we have to try to not let ourselves be part of that. We need to try to look past the distractions for the truth

@CraigMichael001

3 ай бұрын

Can we be friends?

@tiffany_greeneyes4901

3 ай бұрын

This one makes the most sense

I love the drums when Ru sat down.

I absolutely love RuPaul!! I loved his Master Class on confidence.

Joy joy joy! Thank you!😂🎉❤

Thank you to both Ru and Stephen for all they do !

Legend.

I love Ru. When I'm a guest on the show, I'm going to ballroom dance with Stephen for my intro 😂❤ Broadway style

RuPaul is always a great interview to see/hear. He seems like a great person and true friend

The sayings thing reminded me of something my grandmother used to say: “I see, said the blind man, and he took up his hammer and saw.”

I LOVE RuPaul!!! Thank you for having him on your show.

I think I first saw RuPaul in the 90s and I was floored and his absolute beauty.. it makes me tear up to see how far he's come and what an amazing change that he has made on this world

this was the first interview with RuPaul where you can hear him genuinely enjoying himself and breaking script! Stephen did such a fab job!

I used to work drag pageant fundraising events where big Texan good ol’ boys would be nominated to be in the pageant and we’d doll them up and send em down the runway (money nominates, they can pay big $ to get out of it or walk and collect money onstage… most money at the end of the night wins and it all goes to the charity!), and they’d CHANGE once they were all dressed and laughing!!

Love Geraldine ♥️

Mama Ru!!!! ❤❤❤

RuPaul is a treasure to America!!

Now I understand why I like Ru Paul so much ... we share being introverts in an extrovert career. I used to worry about that, but then I discovered that a majority of my colleagues shared the same experience. Dealing with people the way we did required down-time so that we could be at our best when needed.

❤ Rupaul❤❤❤❤

Talk about someone who's literally changed the world, wow!

We need more of RuPaul in our world, not less. Elect Joe Biden.

Love RuPaul ❤❤❤

What a delightful interview. Have Ru on more often!

Haters are missing the boat - if everyone was RuPaul, the world would be saved.

@elizabethantoine9652

2 ай бұрын

Alas, haters are gonna hate! So we lovers wrap our arms around those that are demonized even harder! Like Pink said “for all my underdogs!” And we rock !!!!!

We love Ru, she is looking amazing (for her age).

The best. Love it.

thank for sharing your time with us here, you amazing delight. mmm

RuPaul and Stephen must be good friends, I can only imagine their dinner parties. 'if I wanna drop by' Stephen please..

It's always the laugh for me!

This convo is so warm I love them

I LOVE how much Ru & Stephen love each other! 😊❤❤

@NellieKAdaba

8 күн бұрын

Me too

Looking so forward to reading his book

Amen, Rupaul, amen. Positive vibes from New Hampshire, remember to be kind to each other and yourself during these trying times.

I preordered this book. When the email came in that it was out…I ran to read!

earSSSMMMIIILLLEEEear Bravo! Excellent segment - now, one of my favorite, ever. (I've been watching KZread 15 years, give or take. This is the fifth or sixth, or so, time I have ever left a comment, whoopty doo! "Feel Special.") 🤘😁🤘 Bravissimo! Please and Thank You. RL 🤘🏻🧠🤘🏽

My favorite Geraldine line was meet me in the booth, in the back ,in the corner, in the dark.

@dk9619

3 ай бұрын

First thing that came to my mind too!

Extraordinary!

RuPaul is RuPhenomenal!

Fantastic interview! ❤️❤️❤️✨

Congratulations everyone! 👏🏆🤗😘💌

I wish Rupaul would do tv show interviews in drag.

Great interview. Colbert has come so far as an interviewer.

these two together are the best.

❤❤ this interview was beautiful

laugh and dancing are my favs tooooooo.... ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I just love when someone gets Ru cackling like crazy!!! Also the next makeover challenge being all the late night hosts would be epic!

We grew up in Atlanta during the 90's with the mohawk RuPaul. He loved to dance on the speaker at Weekends. Once, he left to go get a drink and my roommate, a 5ft 4" girl, got on the speaker and when RuPaul got back, he was NOT happy about it. Oh how times have changed.

This is so good 👏

fantastic interview \ interaction