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Sharon Needles, (born November 28, 1981), is an American drag performer. A self described "stupid genius, reviled sweetheart, and PBR princess," Needles rose to prominence on the fourth season of the Logo reality competition series, RuPaul's Drag Race where he quickly became a fan favorite and media darling, lauded for his refreshing alternative "spooky" aesthetic and self-deprecating humor, and was subsequently crowned "America's Next Drag Superstar" in April 2012.

Needles was born Aaron Coady on November 28, 1981 in Newton, Iowa.[1][2][3] He has been candid in discussing his childhood years growing up in Iowa as a difficult time when he faced anti-gay and anti-"outsider" harassment, which prompted him to drop out of school before he could complete his high school education.[1][2][4][5] In 2004, Needles moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he began working as a professional drag performer in nightclubs and various other venues with the drag troupe "the Haus of Haunt",[6] which Needles describes as "one punk rock, messy mash up of very talented, fucked up weirdos."[3][4]

Needles was born Aaron Coady on November 28, 1981 in Newton, Iowa.[1][2][3] He has been candid in discussing his childhood years growing up in Iowa as a difficult time when he faced anti-gay and anti-"outsider" harassment, which prompted him to drop out of school before he could complete his high school education.[1][2][4][5] In 2004, Needles moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he began working as a professional drag performer in nightclubs and various other venues with the drag troupe "the Haus of Haunt",[6] which Needles describes as "one punk rock, messy mash up of very talented, fucked up weirdos."[3][4]

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