Randy should host the Academy Awards show. He would be fabulous.

Great speech. Congratulations Randy. We straight folks adore you, too.

Randy has given us the gift of laughter when it would be so easy to cry at all the bigotry and hate we see in today’s America.

I'm an old straight woman in Appalachia living alone and singing along with you often. Thank you for the joy you share. You and I also share the commonality of thinking for ourselves and feeling the absurdity of the current political world full of so many bullies and criminals.

Randy is a national treasure.

Thanks to Randy, I will never be able to hear 45's name without autocorrecting it in my head to 'Donald Jessica Trump'.

Thank you, Randy, for making us laugh through terrible times.

If *Randy* was the governor of Florida or Texas, those states would be so much better managed for the majority of citizens. Better-looking and funnier, too.

I'm so pleased Randy found his place in the Universe - and making the World just a slightly better place.

Randy, I absolutely adore you. Congratulations on your well-deserved honor. Thank you for sharing your gay, Jewish, leftish, sense of humor with us all. I love your sense of style - nails, sequins, lipstick, and all. I could listen to you all day. Best, best, best wishes. Matthew Shepherd's story breaks my heart. Thank you for honoring him.

How wonderful that Randy was given this honor from the Matthew Shepard Foundation. I truly believe that Matt would approve of this. Love & light to Judy & Dennis Shepard, Randy Rainbow & everyone whose trying to make this world more tolerant & kind.

Randy got me through the pandemic. The world needs laughter…., the world needs Randy Rainbow!

Randy underestimates himself. Incredible talent. Would not have gotten through the hell years of tDump without him.🥰

Bravo to Randy's Mom!

This was an absolutely wonderful speech. You never lost sight of the serious nature of the foundation and the injustice that it fights but you made us laugh all the same. What a privilege it must have been for those who were able to listen to it live. And what an honor for you to receive this award. Thank you for making us laugh when sometimes all we want to do is cry.

Randy, you are one of the least unworthy people I know. Hearty congrats! Also: your mom sounds like one class act--no surprise.

Satirical comic genius.

I'm Canadian and you have brought light into my life! So thank you so much, you are loved!

Congratulations Randy. Well deserved, and perfectly pitched speech, wonderful! #EraseHate 🕊️

You are our role model for staying sane in these insane times. ❤

A great speech! Thank you Randy. Congratulations and bravo.

Randy, you are a true precious jewel! You shine and sparkle as much as that gorgeous outfit you wear in this video and your work certainly has helped me find something to smile about in the horrors of the last 4 years and continue to help me smile in the continuation of the horror/hate/bigotry still happening.

Brilliant satirist and lyricist. Loved all your songs! Onward!

Love you, Randy! Congratulations on your award. Well deserved!!!!

You’ve given us reasons to laugh through some horrific times, Randy. I’m not overstating when I say you were often the only bright light for my husband and I as we coped with fascism and Covid and cancer these past few years. Though we’ve never met, you are like family to me

I love Randy, he is a breath of fresh air.

Randy deserves an Emmy an Oscar and any other award we can think of.

The eloquence of Randy Rainbow is next level.

In today's world, we are hard pressed to find someone to help us through the difficult times. I'm so pleased Randy Rainbow was chosen as an Honoree for this foundation because let's face it - if ANYONE deserves it, it's him! He has brought so much laughter in the face of hatred and bigotry - he has such a wonderful gift, and I hope he continues.

I watched this so much, he is so funny, Thank God for Randy, he has a gift , so deserving of this award

Randy--an inspiration with a sense of humor to die for! We love you!

A beautiful speech by a beautiful man. Love you, Randy.

Randy is a sparkling disco ball of love and light...he definitely deserves the recognition!

Such incredible talent!! We love you, Randy! 💜 Thank you for helping us through these super rough times.

Randy is just so great! His singing is top notch and he is so funny.

He's so lovely. He has given us so much joy in these dark days.

Love You Randy Rainbow! Everything about You is Beautiful! Thank You for Making a Difference!

I love you, Randy Rainbow. You truly did pull me through the idiocy of the dark years we have found ourselves in. You are a gift. Blessings to you ALWAYS!!!

Thank you Randy, you deserve this award and much, much more !!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

Thank you for sharing your amazing talent and for helping us get through 45’s whatever you want to call it ❤️❤️❤️

That was lovely. Congratulations Randy.

How many Thank-you speeches have gotten me to laugh out loud several times during it? Only this one. Love you Randy.

Congratulations Sweetie. YOU ROCK.

He definitely deserves this award. Thanks to the Matthew Shepard Foundation and thank you Randy ... ❤❤❤

Congratulations!..You truly live in #MakingADifference, and all that this award means every day. YOU and those you inspire keep Matthew's memory alive.

Congratulations Randy. You kept us sane in the UK when all appeared lost in the US. Please do a number on the UK politician as we in it deep over here. Please Randy

He is a breath of fresh air. Love love love his songs. Wonderful speech

Randy, you may have been helping yourself cope, and sharing it with the world you helped billions around the world. Thank you very much!!!!

You're the best, Randy!

Bravo Randy!!! Congratulations 🎉

Thank you Randy for being yourself and sharing your talent!👍🤩

You're not a schmuck! You've brought laugher to a great many people which is an art and a gift to humanity. Can't wait for your next video. Much love. Cheers 🍸

Love Love Love you so much, Randy!!! ❤❤❤😘👍☘

This man is so human and so great. Randy you are so loved and appreciated. Thank you

Congratulations from abroad (Germany). You have a lot of fans over here and you deserve this award, because you made a difference. 💋❤

Love Love Love you brilliant witty charming handsome Gad! Well done, sir.

Dear Mr. Rainbow, Your success and recognition couldn't have happened to a more deserving and talented Artist. Thank you for helping us realize that the *thoughts* between our ears and the spirit of Kindness in our hearts are the only things that *really* matter. :)

Love him so much. He has brought light to many dark days.

Congratulations Randy! You have definitely made a difference! Thank you and I love you!

I adore Randy Rainbow! Randy, no Imposter Syndrome allowed. You are a true gift, just by letting your light shine brightly and fully. Love you always. ❤️

Such big gratitude and love for Randy Rainbow and for the Matthew Shepard Foundation. 💕

Thank you Randy, for helping us all to see how much alike we are in our differences.

Congratulations Randy you deserve this honour. You kept us sane during the years of madness. X❤️🙂

This was a wonderful speech. I found Randy when he recorded Cheeto Christ Super Czar. He's given me many hours of laughter to the absurdity of the last few years. His talent is absolutely breathless. His unbelievably creative and his singing is non-pareil. The world is a little better with you in it. Thank you for sharing your creative genius.

Happy to see the recognition that Randy is receiving. He is a terrific talent. He continues to carry us through these trying times. I am a big fan! And, a big Thank You to Matt Shepard for posting this speech for us!

I love you sir, thank you. I wish you were as kind to yourself as you have been to the rest of us

BRAVO!

Wonderful speech! Thank you Randy for helping us through the nightmare of the presidency of he who shall not be named. I found myself eagerly awaiting your next video and then the next and the next. Your lyrics are clever, your delivery is amazing, and your talent is beyond reproach. Keep 'em coming, Randy, because we need your comedy to keep us sane.

What a fabulous bow tie!!! Love it. Thank you Randy for helping us get through some very trying times! You are perfect and make me laugh and smile no matter how awful things were. You a gift.

Randy is truly worthy his point of view is not only spot on but will bring a smile to just about anyone's face.

Randy is a true gift! Let’s keep him safe and sound!

Thank you, Randy, for all of it. The laughter and truth and joy you bring is like nothing else. We need you and we love you.

Randy your humor got me through DJT and beyond.

Thank you Randy, for putting yourself OUT THERE. I love your work.

Love him and he has made a terrific, positive difference in the lives of me and all my friends, so that's a coupla people right there. I could not have gone through 2020 without him,.

Randy Rainbow made the years since 2016 bearable. I am SO grateful for his wit and talent, and his willingness to share himself with the world.

A true genius and one-of-a-kind. Thanks for your humor and humility, Randy. You're a peach. I look forward to more creativity and laughs. Take care. Congratulations!

Randy, could you hear me joyously clapping along with everyone else at the conclusion of your speech?

You are so loved Randy!!! By all of us. I read your book and looooooved it. Your speech was delightful. And you bring us laughter in this time of darkness. Congratulations Randy. Well deserved.

Randy thank you so much for being you. You kept us sane during the worst years ever. Big hug from a gay woman who started coming out in 1986 and went to DC to march in Matthew’s memory. And thanks to Randy’s mom too! And Judy and Dennis💕🌈💕🌈

Thanks for posting. I love Randy Rainbow. RIP Matthew Shepard 😭

Thank you for this Randy Rainbow. You are wonderful and you deserve this award. Good work!

Excellent. Congratulations.

You so inspire us to be ourselves! Thank you Randy rainbow!

Randy Rainbow deserves recognition. He keeps us laughing even in the worst times.

Thank you Randy,the vision in rhinestones. You have certainly made me smile and laugh during the last couple of years since I first discovered your videos

What a beautiful speech. You’re the greatest Randy!!!

Randy is a national treasure. Thank you for the laughs and joy, good sir. ❤️

Love you Randy! You helped so many of us get through the awful years of the Mango Mussolini ❤

Awesome speech from an awesome person--thanks for helping us stay sane, Randy! 🥰💕💕💕💕💕

Randy is one of the people who kept me going through the rampage of 45.

First - to the Shepards, who took the worst pain any Parent can experience, and turned it into a force for understanding and acceptance - my admiration and congratulations. I don’t know if I could have had the intestinal fortitude to be so brave. And now…to the Gurl of the hour, our beloved Randy. Your followers and fans can’t thank you enough, for being a bright light of wit, wisdom and fabulousness during a dark period of American political history and World Health. My sisters (3) and I would (and continue to) exchange your KZfaq posts, and lovingly comment on how you nailed the BS and hypocrisy of “the Lunatics who were running the Asylum”. Coming from a family with Parents who really enjoyed Musical Theatre, your Show-Tune exposés made (make) us howl with laughter and nod our heads in approval. I love that you are receiving this Making a Difference honour - proving to all the bullies and fuck-wits that “Revenge is a dish, best served cold”. Also…F*#K ‘Em if they can’t take a joke. Thanks for all you do, Randy…for the kids who are just trying to be their authentic selves, and for all the rest of us, who need you to help keep us sane. Congrats and Love from 🇨🇦.

So happy for you Randy. You have done such incredible work to bring out the republican horror show in Washington, while making us laugh and laugh and laugh. Thank you, and keep going please. It's been a while. 🥰

Congrats, Randy! Your outfit is to die for.💖I would love to wear it & I’m an elderly, straight, white lady. Go on for many more years, please. I love you!❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

So wonderful. You are a blessing in these dark times. Be well Randy. Your courage to be your wonderful self and artistic talent is truly inspiring.

Love your talk backs! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You were and are a light and a joy! You made me laugh - and share - your wonderful parodies. And here, you are your wonderful self! I love you, Sweetie!

Well-deserved. Congratulations, Randy.

I love you Randy Rainbow for all that you’ve done & will do in a positive manner. God Bless you! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯💯💯💯

Congratulations to Randy, he is an inspiration to us all.

Randy we are so thankful for your truth through comedy. Yes a great speech, from your heart ❤️- so honest. Your honesty and courage has given all of us something to not only laugh about, but to think deeply about. GOD gave the world a wonderful gift when HE sent you here. Thank GOD and thank you.