Get stories worth sharing delivered to your inbox.

In 2010, a 14-year-old kid named Graeme Taylor stood up and made some of the more intelligent comments about gay rights I’d heard in a while. I never saw him on “Ellen,” though. And now that I have, in addition to being in awe, I’m a little jealous because I want Ellen to like me…

Laura Willard

Jun 21, 2013

Unfortunately, the version of this video that we can embed no loner exists. HOWEVER! Do not despair. You can watch it by clicking on this link.

It’s worth the extra 10 seconds to hop over to Ellen’s site to watch Graeme. He’s an inspiration.

Add to Google News

More for You

Nature

Leave a stick at this 100-year-old statue in New York, and he’ll become a ‘spirit guide’ for your dog

Nature

Their neighbor died. They found his missing golden retriever a mile away guarding his sweater.

jobs, job interview, hiring, job search, job seekers, work, economy, employment, unemployment, AI, artificial intelligence, humor, viral, youtube

Technology

Man sets up a ‘job interview’ with two AI avatars. It’s 6 minutes of uncanny chaos.

Family

To calm an angry child in a second, experts swear by the ‘low and slow’ speaking method

likable, likable person, likable people, conversation, conversation tips

People Skills

Communication experts say highly likable people do 10 things in conversations to build relationships

Get stories worth sharing delivered to your inbox.

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.

Email *

By subscribing, you accept beehiiv's Terms of Use & Privacy Policy. Our site's Privacy Policy applies.

Featured

All Featured Stories →

Science

Happiness researcher explains how making a ‘reverse bucket list’ can change your life

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff

Pets

Veterinarian shares 7 signs a cat loves you, even if it seems like they couldn’t care less

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff

Pets

Four guys write a letter asking to walk their new neighbor’s dog. The dog writes back.

Tod Perry & Upworthy Staff

A sweet moment, Clara strong and wholesome fun.

In Partnership With

Shriners Children's →

5 Things That Made Us Joyful This Week

Sarah Watts

At Upworthy, we make the best in humanity more visible so it becomes more possible. Together with our community, creators, and partners, we create stories, ideas, and experiences that change how people see themselves and the world, and inspire them to add more good to it.

Company

Topics

Instagram
LinkedIn
Facebook
TikTok
YouTube

I Never Expected A 14-Year-Old’s Speech On Gay Rights To Leave Me Speechless

Tags

More for You

Leave a stick at this 100-year-old statue in New York, and he’ll become a ‘spirit guide’ for your dog

Their neighbor died. They found his missing golden retriever a mile away guarding his sweater.

Man sets up a ‘job interview’ with two AI avatars. It’s 6 minutes of uncanny chaos.

To calm an angry child in a second, experts swear by the ‘low and slow’ speaking method

Communication experts say highly likable people do 10 things in conversations to build relationships

Get stories worth sharing delivered to your inbox.

Featured

Happiness researcher explains how making a ‘reverse bucket list’ can change your life

Veterinarian shares 7 signs a cat loves you, even if it seems like they couldn’t care less

Four guys write a letter asking to walk their new neighbor’s dog. The dog writes back.

5 Things That Made Us Joyful This Week