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Bevo · 13th Oct 2009, 10:59 AM

I read something about a notable gay politician recently and it got me thinking, how are they seen in the LGBT community? So I started this thread to ask you all: are there any high profile or famous LGBT people in society today or in the past that you respect or admire?

For me it would be: Justice Michael Kirby (of the High Court of Australia)
Sir Richard Rodney Bennett (famous music composer)
Sir John Gielgud (Actor)
Sir Nigel Hawthorne (Actor)
Sir Ian McKellen (Actor)
Stephen Fry (enough said!)

Shevanel · 13th Oct 2009, 11:04 AM

I wouldn't say anyone LGBT ever inspired me =/ Besides EC. <3

Apocalypte · 13th Oct 2009, 11:11 AM

Senator David Norris

Just Adam · 13th Oct 2009, 11:40 AM

john barrowman ! the guys just epic!

i love him <3

Greggers · 13th Oct 2009, 12:08 PM

John Barrowman, Gavin Creel, Luke MacFarlane.

All are out actors, gorgusfully beautiful, and talented.

GhostDog · 13th Oct 2009, 12:49 PM

I'm gonna start off by being completely predictable and say Rachel Maddow. <3 And Amanda Palmer.

... Would it be horribly stereotypical of me to say Ellen? If not, Ellen. If so, then... still Ellen. =P

Barney Frank, too. Ditto on Stephen Fry.

There should probably be more on this list! But I'm way tired and a bit brain fried so I can't think of anyone else.

Gaetan · 13th Oct 2009, 12:53 PM

The only LGBT person who has truly inspired me was my boss over the summer. He was the first openly gay man I had the pleasure to interact with on a day to day basis. The entire idea of being open in society just really hit home, and I began to realize I could really do it myself. He's the entire reason I've been walking towards coming out.

I'm still in touch with him over Facebook, and I plan to send him a long letter about it later this year. As far as I know, he has know idea that I am gay.

Pseudojim · 13th Oct 2009, 04:07 PM

I think Ian Roberts is incredibly brave to have been both out of the closet and a professional footballer.

13th Oct 2009, 10:59 AM	#1
Bevo Sapienter si sincere Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Close family and all friends Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 341 Join Date: Jul 2009	Inspire you? I read something about a notable gay politician recently and it got me thinking, how are they seen in the LGBT community? So I started this thread to ask you all: are there any high profile or famous LGBT people in society today or in the past that you respect or admire? For me it would be: Justice Michael Kirby (of the High Court of Australia) Sir Richard Rodney Bennett (famous music composer) Sir John Gielgud (Actor) Sir Nigel Hawthorne (Actor) Sir Ian McKellen (Actor) Stephen Fry (enough said!) __________________ "Man reaches his perfection, not through what he has, not even through what he does, but entirely through what he is." — Oscar Wilde

13th Oct 2009, 11:04 AM	#2
Shevanel One Is Light. One Is Dark. Full Member Gender: The Dude Orientation: Bi-Winning Out Status: Everybody and Your Mom. Location: Bolivar, Ohio (From NY though) Age: 21 Posts: 7,672 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Inspire you? I wouldn't say anyone LGBT ever inspired me =/ Besides EC. <3 __________________ If there were no rewards to reap, No loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here, I certainly would've walked away by now. Gonna wait it out... Be patient.

13th Oct 2009, 11:11 AM	#3
Apocalypte Ytse Jamming. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Lesbian Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 27 Posts: 2,217 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: Inspire you? Senator David Norris __________________ "I like my beer cold...my TV loud...and my homosexuals flaming." - Homer Simpson

13th Oct 2009, 11:40 AM	#4
Just Adam Just passing through Full Member Gender: Something Orientation: Dunno Out Status: If they ask i will tell them Location: Wherever Age: 23 Posts: 6,002 Join Date: Mar 2009	Re: Inspire you? john barrowman ! the guys just epic! i love him <3 __________________ There Used To Be A Point Of Things.

13th Oct 2009, 12:08 PM	#5
Greggers Sunshine & Optimism ...also Angels. Full Member Gender: Theatre Queen Orientation: Disco Sticks Out Status: Everyone and a few more Location: BC, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 3,528 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Inspire you? John Barrowman, Gavin Creel, Luke MacFarlane. All are out actors, gorgusfully beautiful, and talented. __________________ "It's a male duck."

13th Oct 2009, 12:49 PM	#6
GhostDog is Spartacus. Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: MAGICAL. Out Status: The hiiills are aliiive with the sound of muuusic! Location: DFW area, Texas Age: 24 Posts: 2,503 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Inspire you? I'm gonna start off by being completely predictable and say Rachel Maddow. <3 And Amanda Palmer. ... Would it be horribly stereotypical of me to say Ellen? If not, Ellen. If so, then... still Ellen. =P Barney Frank, too. Ditto on Stephen Fry. There should probably be more on this list! But I'm way tired and a bit brain fried so I can't think of anyone else. __________________ <3 Kirah, who may or may not be made of delicious candy (and the lesbians)

13th Oct 2009, 12:53 PM	#7
Gaetan DON'T TOUCH THE HAT! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Immediate Family and Friends Location: Idaho, USA Age: 25 Posts: 1,098 Join Date: Sep 2009	Re: Inspire you? The only LGBT person who has truly inspired me was my boss over the summer. He was the first openly gay man I had the pleasure to interact with on a day to day basis. The entire idea of being open in society just really hit home, and I began to realize I could really do it myself. He's the entire reason I've been walking towards coming out. I'm still in touch with him over Facebook, and I plan to send him a long letter about it later this year. As far as I know, he has know idea that I am gay. __________________ Those who say it cannot be done, shouldn't interrupt the people doing it.

13th Oct 2009, 04:07 PM	#8
Pseudojim Part robot Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bi - Kinsey 2ish Out Status: All but family Location: Australia Age: 27 Posts: 2,154 Join Date: Sep 2009	Re: Inspire you? I think Ian Roberts is incredibly brave to have been both out of the closet and a professional footballer.

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