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Stephanie Birnbaum

Sep 09, 2018

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For anyone who doesn't recognize the name James Charles, Google him and you will seriously be amazed. James Charles is a huge YouTube name and is most widely recognized for his beautiful makeup looks. He does crazy looks like Pennywise, a face full of tattoos and Halloween tutorials. He also does drag queen makeup, challenges, reviews and more. Additionally, he was CoverGirl's first-ever male spokesman.

Before watching a James Charles YouTube video, I never knew so much entertainment and humor could be packed into a small 15 minutes. He is so energetic and enthusiastic, and his passion for makeup really comes through in every video. The best part about watching James Charles is that it doesn't feel like I'm watching a celebrity. He talks openly about his life and mistakes he has made and how he's learned from them. He allows us to see that he is human whereas other celebrities only show the "perfect" sides of themselves.

My favorite James Charles video is called "Hate Comments Do My Makeup." Of course, hate comes with the territory of being an influencer and having almost 8 million followers. James Charles gets tons and tons of positive comments, but there are some negative ones to go along with them. In this video, James Charles takes all of his hate comments and follows them as a makeup tutorial. If I were getting the hate he was getting, I would curl up in a ball and cry and never make another video. Instead of taking this hate to heart, he turns it into something funny and entertaining for his viewers.

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Another one of my favorite James Charles videos is "Singing My Makeup Routine." Did I mention that he is also a fabulous singer? He sings in multiple videos, but this one is different. As he's going through his makeup routine, someone behind the camera names different songs that he needs to sing while incorporating whatever step he's on of his routine. The first time I watched it, I was truly blown away. He was so quick on his feet and able to make up songs faster than I've ever seen.

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At 19 years old, James Charles has moved to LA, partnered with multiple makeup companies, gained several millions of followers on Instagram and YouTube, started a clothing line and more. He is a prime example of how working hard and believing in yourself will allow you to reach your dreams. He shared a video explaining how it was a little difficult growing up being a boy who loved makeup and beauty. Well, after pushing through the hard times, he clearly succeeded.

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James Charles, thank you for sharing your many talents with us. Watching your videos always brightens my day and inspires me to keep dreaming big. Keep up the good work and encouragement to follow your true passion.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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