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1. ME AT NINE, PERFORMING TO…

by Robert Jeffrey

8 months ago

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I performed to MADONNA's "VOGUE" in the Summer of 1991 when my parents took me to Hampton Beach Casino in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. A business in the casino at the time gave tourists the chance to lip-synch to their favorite pop songs in front of a blue screen background, and I was lucky enough to partake that summer.

In honor of the twentieth anniversary of MADONNA's "TRUTH OR DARE" and in celebration of MADONNA's upcoming "W.E.", here is my nine year old self paying tribute to the woman who changed my life and continues to inspire me just as much today as twenty years ago.

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Cameron Christopher 8 months ago

Wait, why doesn't this have 1,000,000 likes.

You are more awesome than I could even hope to be.
Haris Pilton 8 months ago

yeahhhhh
Cameron Christopher 8 months ago

Can we take a look at this video, with 14.6K views, and notice how all the comments are positive and friendly?

Vimeo4Lyfe!
Daniel Hayek 8 months ago

Haha! Robert this is amazing. Let's hear it for the dance tolerant Vimeo Community!
Cameron Christopher 8 months ago

I've watched this probably... 6 more times today. Spirit Animal.
Caroline Martin 8 months ago

What is your favorite part Cam? Mine is definitely when he gets down on the floor at 1:20. SO SICK.
Mia Jones 8 months ago

Cameron, "Spirit Animal" YES!!
Cameron Christopher 8 months ago

1:17 because it's just so true to the original. I could never perfect that move.
Alex Sudati 8 months ago

2:37 when he screams: "Get Up On The Dancefloor!!"
Spirit Animal ^^
Purple Trekkie 8 months ago

I joined Vimeo **b/c** of this video -- how do I "Like" it?? :-D
GothamGirl 8 months ago

Move your cursor over the video while it's playing and click the heart in the upper left corner. :-) Took me a minute, too.
GothamGirl 8 months ago

Right corner, even. (Sorry, was distracted by Robert's magical moves!)
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thank you all so much!!!! Cameron, you hold a special place in my heart for being the first to comment on this--in fact I was going to write to say that before the viral thing went all over the place, and then I got so overwhelmed that it took me this long!! Thank you for your positivity and class and for setting the tone for a series of comments that have made my year. :)
David Dingrando 8 months ago

This made MY year. Love.
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

I'm SO happy David!! Thank you for sharing that with me!! :)
Katie Armstrong 8 months ago

This is the best!
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thank you so much Katie!! Enjoy and Happy Weekend!! ;)
Justin Lincoln 8 months ago

Let's put it in an art gallery or some kind of screening. Really pure lovely stuff.
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thank you so much!! I'm quite honored by your acclaim and I wish you a deservedly fantastic weekend!!
Constance Congdon 8 months ago

I love this so much!!! It is soooo love and life-affirming!!
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thank you so much Constance!! I agree with Madonna that "Vogue" is a "pro-humanity" song and I am glad my inner child accurately carried that across!! ;) Happy Weekend!!
Liam O'Rourke 8 months ago

I literally made a vimeo account just so that I could say how much I love your video. It is the happiest, most wonderful thing to ever happen to humanity.
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

You are amazing Liam!!! I saw this comment last night and would have written at the time but wanted to seem cool by writing when it wasn't the middle of the night--I wish I hadn't waited, because your words have been with me all day! Thank you so much and I hope your weekend is full of joy!!! :)
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Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

You are so welcome and thank YOU!! I love that "Vogue" can make people happy in every form after all these years! :) Happy Weekend!!
Caroline Martin 8 months ago

omg i'm dying
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Haha! Hope you're okay now Caroline??!! ;) Thanks for watching and Happy Weekend!! :)
Caroline Martin 8 months ago

Actually just showed this to my mom, she was so impressed. "The level of coordination for any human being, especially at that age, is no where near as good as this kid. Jesus."
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Wow thank you for showing it to her Caroline!!! I'm so glad she enjoyed it too, and please do send my thanks to her for the acclaim of my childhood dance abilities!! ;)
Christelle de Castro 8 months ago

Dear Robert Jeffrey, you are my dream child. Would love to see a video of you doing this dance today!
Purple Trekkie 8 months ago

ditto!! :-D
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thank you Christelle and you too, Purple Trekkie!! :) I WISH I could still vogue that well but with so many requests I might have to practice!! ;) Hope both of you have a fantastic weekend and thank for making mine so happy!! :)
Christelle de Castro 8 months ago

Have you seen yourself? You are a natural! Stop wasting time leaving us sweet and thoughtful responses and get to taping! :)

Happy Pride!!! This video is pure love. Thanks again.
joshlamar 8 months ago

Yes, I think that an updated video is the next step to internet stardom!
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Hahaha you are too kind Christelle!! Thank you so much for your words and much love comes back your way! Josh I greatly appreciate that enthusiasm!! I think I'm going to leave the dancing up to my inner child, but I'm honored by the interest! ;)
Kevin Snow 8 months ago

i'm convinced you choreographed the vogue music video.
n3ka 8 months ago

Agreed.
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thanks so much! You are both far too kind! ;) Actually I cringe at some of the missteps, but then I was more of a fan than a dancer so all that matters to me is people's enjoyment, hence the high I am on today! Thanks so much for watching and hope you have a fantastic weekend!
tensacross 8 months ago

If i could like this 10,000,000 times i would! I love you!
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

You are the best!! Lotsa love to you too and thank you!! Happy Weekend!! :)
Asha Nouri 8 months ago

Bravo!
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thank you so much Asha!! Happy Weekend to you!!! :)
Bedshapes 8 months ago

This is fucking amazing! If I have a son one day, he'll be like you!
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thank you so much!! That is QUITE a compliment and one that I take on behalf of my Mom & Dad too, so thank you greatly!!! :) (Happy Weekend!!!:)
Tamás Fodor 8 months ago

Omg :d
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Haha! Hope you liked it! Thanks for watching Tamas!! :) (Happy Wekeend!:)
Ryan Tracy 8 months ago

This made my life
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

You're the best Ryan!! I'm a happier person because you shared your enjoyment so THANK YOU!!! Happy Weekend!! :)
subwaytraffik 8 months ago

OMG!! OMG!! I want to be you!!
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thank you so much! Of course, I myself want to be Madonna, so..... ;-) Thanks for watching and enjoying and Happy Weekend!!! :)
Roberto Davide 8 months ago

the youngest coming out I've heard of..and ever seen.
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Haha! It is funny sometimes to watch it through adult eyes! Hope you enjoyed it man and a Happy Weekend to you!
Brian Sloan 8 months ago

This is just awesome. Pure awesome.
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thanks Brian!!! You're pretty awesome yourself so thanks for the boost and a Happy Weekend to you!! :)
coli fleur 8 months ago

amazing!
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thank you so much for viewing and commenting!! Glad you enjoyed it and hope you have a happy weekend!!! :)
raulvives 8 months ago

EEEEPIiiiiIIIiiiIIIiIIIIC. Great timing for Pride Month.
Purple Trekkie 8 months ago

:nod:
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thank you! I did hope it would get passed around this weekend, but NEVER expected so many people to view it in one day--I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for peoples' enjoyment! :) (Happy Pride '11!!:)
Dani Aronson 8 months ago

this is amazing. i wish i was friends with you at 9!
Purple Trekkie 8 months ago

LoL ~ me, too :-P
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thank you Dani (and Purple Trekkie!!)!!! I feel very fortunate to have been able to enjoy life so much at that age and I'm sure I would've loved such nice friends too--you've all made my weekend with these amazing comments so hope your weekend is a happy one!!! :)
Derrick Bradley 8 months ago

Yes.
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thanks for watching!! Have a great weekend! :)
Jason Wilson 8 months ago

This is truly beyond words. Truly a visionary at 9. It takes me back in the day to when I used to perform Wilson Phillips in my living room. Ok, let's be honest, I still do.

Hahaha. AMAZING!
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Hahaha our generation should have been videotaped 24/7, no doubt!! ;) Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words, the 9 year old and 29 year old are equally touched!! :) Have a great weekend!!!
Treavioli 8 months ago

Haha this comment reminds me of Bridesmaids (movie).
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Haha! I haven't seen that yet but now I'm even more inclined to than I already had been--and more embarrassed that I'm the last member of my generation NOT to have seen it!! :)
Jason Wilson 8 months ago

Don't worry, nor have I.
Spencer Clinton Parker 8 months ago

this is so magical!! thank you for this
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

You are so welcome Spencer!! Thank you for watching and commenting and I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! Have a great weekend!! :)
adriene hughes 8 months ago

joy. really.
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thank you Adriene!! Nothing makes me happier than making people happy! :) I hope you enjoy a great weekend!
Diana Moss 8 months ago

this is so good i can't even EXPRESS MYSELF
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thanks so much Diana!!! I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank you for referencing one of the best songs ever in your comment!!!! ;) Have a great weekend!!
Mike Barry 8 months ago

I demand that every wing-nut, bible-thumping, fundamentalist, evangelical kook that has ever caused a child internal turmoil, pain, anxiety, depression, sadness or spewed hateful words that caused bodily harm, watch this video. It is my hope that their heads explode from the trauma. You work it boy! GOOD FOR YOU!
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

HERE HERE MIKE!!!!!! Could NOT have said it better and thank you for your words--they make me happy and I know how happy they'll make my Mom & Dad when I share them! ;) Have a great weekend!!!!! :)
Mike Barry 8 months ago

Robert, were you were aware that you have been posted on "The Daily Dish"? Andrew Sullivan's hugely popular blog? Congrats.
andrewsullivan.thedailybeast.com/2011/06/mental-health-break-11.html
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Wow!!! I had no idea until I just came across this comment!! Thank you so much Mike, as I was a great admirer of Andrew Sullivan's class and intelligence and bravery when I was a young person who had yet to come out. This is such an honor!!! :)
Mike Barry 5 days ago

Hi Robert - Just back for another dose of your moves. It's been 7 months since I last saw them. HA!
Still lifts me up every time I see it. (Oh, and my original comments still hold true..now more than ever due to the vile, filth that is spewed out politically, and the recent string of gay youth suicides).
So sad.
Mallory Blair 8 months ago

Should have posted 'in before 10k views' yesterday. Posting 'in before 100k views' today.
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

I could never have gotten to 10k or 100k without such awesome people viewing the video and leaving such nice comments. I will remeber you as part of the first wave Mallory and I hope you continue to enjoy it!! :) Have a great weekend!
Melissa Lyons 8 months ago

i am vogue-ing in my seat. amazingness.
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

That makes me psyched Melissa!! The world could use a little more "Vogue" these days, in my opinion!! I'm psyched you enjoyed it and hope you have a fantastic weekend!! :)
sarah stephens 8 months ago

Totally speechless!!!
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Haha thanks Sarah!! I hope you enjoyed it and I hope you have a great weekend!! :)
keenly 8 months ago

you are a god it my country!
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Why thank you!!! I'm honored!! I don't know what country you are from but I am thrilled to receive such kind words from one of its residents so THANK YOU and have a fantastic weekend wherever you may be!! :)
Mr. Pinky 8 months ago

I must have watched this 20 times since last night. Robert Jeffrey, marry me.
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Wow thank you so much!! I'm sure I should be so lucky! ;) Have a great weekend and I hope you continue to enjoy!! :)
rachabees 8 months ago

So much joy. Thank you for sharing this!
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thank YOU for your comment!! I'm so touched to know how much fun people are having when going back to Summer '91 with me! :) I hope you have a great weekend!!
Ian Sklarsky 8 months ago

Seriously Enjoyed this - - - and the breakdown 9 screen phase out was SERIOUS. WERQ it!
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thanks so much Ian!! The crew at that place was fantastic, they did a great job and I hope they got to work on real music videos because there was a lot of talent running that show! I hope you have a great weekend and thanks for helping to make mine!! :)
Matthew Rettenmund 8 months ago

This is so deserving of a viral life. It's just amazing...
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

MATTHEW RETTENMUND!!! You are a GOD to me!! Not only were "Encylopedia Madonnica" and "Totally Awesome 80s" my twin bibles in high school, but I remember the great "Madonna: Superstar of the Century" magazine you put out for "Evita" and back in 1997 I even purchased a "Who's That Girl" promo standee from you!! Needless to say knowing you saw this makes me feel incredibly special as I owe to you so much of what I know about Madonna!!! Thanks for such a THRILL and wishing you a blissful weekend!!!
Matthew Rettenmund 8 months ago

How bizarre! I'm so flattered. And I wanted to tell you something that will make your day more. I'll private message it to you here on Vimeo. xo
Svea Vikander 8 months ago

<3
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thank you again for your friendship and for EVERYTHING Matt!! I just now found this comment and I'm so happy to have pleasantly surprised you with my love of your work!! :) xoxo
(Lotsa love to you Svea!!:)
xavier marrades 8 months ago

Masterpiece
Robert Jeffrey 8 months ago

Thank you so much Xavier!! I owe it to Madonna but that doesn't change how much I appreciate your term!! ;) Have a great weekend!!