Happy Coming Out Day...
I don't know how many people actually come out on Oct. 11 but whoever is doing so or plans to, congratulations! I'm damned glad to be out because I suffered so much being in. It's a character builder for sure! You have to come out so many times, and keep coming out, and you have to be strong and brave and know who you are. I admire everyone who has taken that step and not settled on living a secretive life or a life of lies and self-loathing.
I'd like you to check out my Out Heroes page (created a year ago and updated) where I have posted the pictures of many out famous people who are out. I'm grateful to them for being strong and brave, for showing the world who they are with a spotlight shining on them. People like actor B.D. Wong of "Law & Order: SVU" and, of course, "OZ." He hasn't gotten as much attention as say, T.R. or NPH, but he's been out for several years and even wrote a book about becoming his journey to becoming a father.
Here are some people who I plan to add to the gallery who have either come out since my last update or I had not included them before. If you can think of any glaring omissions, lemme know!
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What about Anthony Rapp from RENT? Augusten Burroughs and Christopher Rice are also some of my other favorites.
Etheridge added! What an oversight. Any other glaring ommissions, lemme know, please.
The adddition of former NBA player John Amaechi would be great! I was fortunate enough to meet and briefly speak with Amaechi when I saw him at The Abbey in WeHo during pride weekend last summer. He was very warm, engaging and handsome as hell. It's a moment that will burn in my memory for a very long time.
Portia DeRossi and Darren Hayes