Johnny Weir named L.A. gay pride grand marshal

Dan82 · May 26, 2011

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/26/us-johnnyweir-idUSTRE74P00R20110526

"Pop Star on Ice" and "Skating With the Stars" judge Johnny Weir has been named grand marshal of the 2011 L.A. Gay Pride Parade.

The openly gay three-time U.S. figure skating champion and star of "Be Good Johnny Weir" has been an advocate for gay rights and will oversee the June 12 parade as it travels along Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.

"Johnny lives a life with a defined purpose, is dedicated to helping young people and is not afraid to be himself, sometimes not always an easy thing for a world-class athlete," said Christopher Street West board president Rodney Scott.

Said Weir: "I'm not ashamed to be me. More than anyone else I know, I love my life and accept myself. What's wrong with being unique? I am proud of everything that I am and will become," the two-time Olympian said...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/26/us-johnnyweir-idUSTRE74P00R20110526
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IsItSo · May 26, 2011

I'm not a big fan of how he was so paranoid about keeping his sexuality a secret back during the Olympics.

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