May 5, 2009
David Ogden Stiers: Yep, He’s Gay
Exclusive to Gossip Boy:
GB: First thing David we need to let the readers know why you chose Gossip Boy to come out.DOS: Gossip Boy? I thought you were with the Advocate!
GB: Now.
DOS: Well, you certainly are aware of my lengthy friendship with your associate James. We’ve had a long time conversation over my sexuality and how I’ve kept it close to my chest. There have been questions over the years and I now feel a tad more comfortable in discussing my personal life.GB: You are gay. Right, David?
DOS: Yes, I am. Very proud to be so.
GB: You are over 66 years old, so why have you waited so long to confirm what many in Hollywood always knew about you?
DOS: There are two reasons really. One is that I enjoy working and even though many have this idealistic belief that the entertainment industry and studios like Walt Disney are gay friendly. For the most part they are, but that doesn’t mean for them that business does not come first. It’s a matter of economics. …
I should say in regards to this that many of my fears were in modern times self-invented. I’ve been working internally on whether they were the problem or if I just continued using them as an excuse long after the call for conservative private lives passed. …
…I wish to spend my life’s twilight being just who I am. I could claim noble reasons as coming out in order to move gay rights forward, but I must admit it is for far more selfish reasons. Now is the time I wish to find someone and I do not desire to force any potential partner to live a life of extreme discretion with me. …
More at the link.
Well done, Major Winchester. And welcome out.
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