'Special' Creator Ryan O'Connell Explains How Cerebral Palsy Looks Different on Everybody

"Special" creator Ryan O'Connell explains what life is like having cerebral palsy, and how it led him to create his hit show.

[@lindabuck2777]

Ryan is a sharp man and you gotta be quick to catch what he’s throwing down.

[@ismaelcebrianmarco7288]

I wish there were proper subtitles.

[@lancewestin7885]

i realize I'm quite off topic but does anybody know a good website to stream newly released tv shows online?

[@vitorlima7387]

Wow, i love this guy :D

[@nspector]

Yeah, I totally missed a couple of lines even when I replayed them.

[@erimcferrysings4110]

“Falling off runways across America, honey!” Wow I love that

[@ashleyraezorbeam3427]

I have mild cerebral palsy and cried the first episode of his show. Thank you ❤

[@aryastark6266]

Me too as a fellow person with mild cerebral palsy this show was a revelation.

[@markd8857]

its too short, I want to see the whole interview. I love Ryan O'Connell

[@MrSeanJava]

that kind of was the whole interview, they really didn't give Ryan enough time. Check out the show its hilarious and super easy to binge because the episodes are very short.

[@deepfriedbrainforlunch]

He is so cool and I really love him and the show. Greetings from Germany, gonna watch it again later

[@OriginalDoll1]

TheSpaceShrimp der ist mega oder!?

[@AudreyHeadley]

Oh wow he's so delightful and hilariously funny and Ru's laugh is the best 😆😄

[@tcander]

Ryan O'Connell is such a gem!

[@rachellevy7497]

I love Ryan!! We better get a season 2!!

[@PepeHerreraH]

“Falling off runways across America, huuuuuny” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 💀

[@donnieramos611]

Falling off runways hunny I died Goodbye mom

[@joshneil12]

Omg I love his show and I have such a crush on him 😍😍😍

[@jackieclark817]

Give us more more more of Ryan! So bright so funny so accessible! Luv this guy! ❤️

[@sahirygnobehi6448]

Can’t get enough of the show. Side Note - Monica still Fine❤️❤️❤️

[@KempireRadio]

The show is groundbreaking and its an easy watch! You can watch it really quickly!

[@fenzirulfr]

Omg Ryan is hysterical. I love the show

[@rudolphstone5893]

He’s so cute!!! ❤️

[@arisharma6688]

He is same just like the character from the show.Cute and hilarious 😂❤️❤️❤️

[@freedomhigh2160]

WAAAITING for next season which I’ll probably binge watch in a minute. Really liked this show and can’t wait for the next season.

[@alangoncalves9495]

This is simply one of the best interviews I have ever watched mainly because both interviewer an interviewee are sassy ass firecrackers!

[@joshdubai25]

Omg this guy is hilarious and also cute personality I wanna hang out with him ASAP

[@d.e.t4147]

Ryan is fucking HILARIOUS!! I wish there was more time with him on this episode.

[@marianacortes2014]

Ryan's so witty & charismatic, i love him!

[@yacaceres]

Love that serie!

[@jamyldobson6538]

Ryan is hilarious and his show is SO GOOD!!

[@SuperJewelboy]

Love Ryan.

[@MarcusDaGrand]

I love Ryan's show. It's so funny and smart. .

[@bichaelmrown8805]

I love him and this show. He is so funny.

[@ginger2geri]

Fantastic interview 🌈👏💐

[@philoween_thrills]

He is amazing!

[@sparklebutt1119]

I love this man. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cristinamarierosado10]

I ♥️Ryan ! Amazing & beautiful soul

[@ncallaway9731]

Falling off runways accross america had me DEAD! 💀

[@zd2026]

That man is cuuuuuute!

[@Dalsemien]

The best gay TV-series since Please Like Me. A true gem.

[@MM-wr4ok]

Truth

[@drew5988]

I loved the show was so sad when I got to the end of it. I hope there will be more.

[@crystalortega2156]

What’s his show called? I just came across this video now after 2 years but I’m hoping it’s on Netflix or something. He’s so funny

[@nomoreexcusestravel]

love this!!!! great guest for RUPAUL

[@noel188888]

I love his show

[@ErosGreatti]

Best cameo at Ru's!

[@jnanashakti6036]

Ryan O'Connell is amazing and so so funny and I'm so glad he's bringing disability to the forefront. But... um... did Monica just come out of a time machine? She looks so good!

[@northwoodlandhills]

He is fierce

[@skittykittymeow]

3.10 - 4.51....these are the most important minutes in this interview :)

[@abemagic10]

ryan's shirt is cool . What's the brand?

[@HR-rl4ke]

I think RuPaul is good at this hope his show makes the cut!!

[@taffycat5049]

I just saw this guy for the first time on Jeff Lewis and had no idea he had cerebral palsy. He's pretty cool (and normal)!

[@keys9088]

OMG Ryan is hilarious 🤣

[@EricRounds]

Omg he’s hilarious!

[@jparker1251]

He’s hilarious

[@janetta98]

Ryan is a fucking CHAMP.

[@StevenMathew]

#trailblazer ❤️

[@michaelcain9324]

Rupaul is getting the best guests. Fabulous interviews.

[@DVSLEO]

I always thought he was hot!

[@Irishajy]

Ru is god. Special is just that!

[@cesartorressalas8693]

I fucking LOVE watch Rupaul laugh I dont know why

[@empamannen]

My new celebrity crush 😩 he’s so fucking cute

[@PTulini]

"Special" is the first show that I can really relate to. I'm gay and have a mild form of Cerebral Palsy as well.

[@boyversusworld658]

I knew I've seen this guy before! He's so fun and energetic. Glad to see he's coming up in the world. I saw him on an episode put on by @StyleLikeU. It's a longer interview: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imekfYCwqpuHhtU

[@joaquin2176]

He is so cute

[@cpstrong6529]

It is different on everyone..I could care less this man is gay..His story is like mine as far as our cp goes...He makes me laugh and good for him..I'm happy he is showing the world that having CP isnt a death sentence..He is truly #CPSTRONG..

[@Dan3043]

Oh heyy, I have an interesting idea, just bear with me, this might be kinda crazy, but what if we forget about Adam Rippon and Gus what's-his-face-ington, and stop trying to shove them down everyone's throats, and instead go for someone interesting, charming and FUNNY like this guy ? No ? Too crazy ?

[@leam.9998]

Dan Übec yesssss

[@silvioconci]

I'd take Ryan over those two ANY DAY.

[@Salsero12]

Everyone is amazing and I personally know Adam. He's a great guy.

[@macmanmpls]

I LOVE Ryan! He is an inspiration and pretty darn sexy if I say is myself...

[@gustavobantel8562]

Okay but why did Peter Parker give him access to EDITH??

[@JulianLopez-re4ql]

I love "special" ! I just didn't understand how his character didn't continue his date with the hot deaf guy.

[@joshneil12]

Sometimes when people have something that they dont (sometimes subconsciously) like about themselves like a disability being around another disabled person makes them constantly think about it....I had a family member who was overweight and she was very uncomfortable around other obese people even watching a movie or TV show with an obese person made her uncomfortable

[@snakesis]

because he didn't see himself as "disabled" as the deaf guy. The deaf guy was just a plot device to make his character realize his internalized ableism and level up.

[@frankvanderzijden8524]

His mouth is like my brain. I hear everything he says.

[@vseegobi]

Is that Monica?!

[@vianegativamx5865]

It was ok, the main issue for me is that there is minimal conflict, the character, which we saw more of the struggle, I was unable to understand what his disability was, he just limps. The mother seemed to be the protagonist to me, she has so much more conflict in one episode than him through a whole show of making out with hot guys and having the best friend whom anyone could desire, is too safe.

[@skittykittymeow]

non-serving disabled realness honey

[@Automatonable]

He seems like a nice guy, but I don't like that his character on the show is a bit of a jerk to his mom and girl friend. I stopped watching for that reason.

[@denntit]

No you should continue because the role serves as a reflective purpose. He was being over protected so there was so much friction when the real world tumbled down on him

[@Automatonable]

@@denntit I watched about half the episodes, and he seemed to be getting worse with his mom/friend, not better. Does he finally realize he was mistreating them?

[@jorgemoren40]

@@Automatonable He kinda did. And I found that annoying as well , but this show is meant to be raw and show you how life, people and ourselves can be ugly, so I came to realize that I'm a jerk to my parents from time to time too and acknowledging your mistakes is the first step to improve.

[@anoth3rgrl]

he’s character on the show is hella annoying but i like the show

[@Tkimba2]

Horrible TV show, condoning prostitution. The first episode is about him being virgin and his friend saying "hey, contact some male prostitute", then the guys is a bit doubtful and the big black girl is like "come on, all my friends do it". Disgusting.

[@MrSeanJava]

redirect this energy to the president of the united states

[@5oclockbanana412]

Well now he’s kinda cuuute!!!