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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