I was in the closet, so to speak, until after the fifth year when I was cancer-free.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Remember that I was out of the closet at the age of sixteen. My parents knew I was gay; I'd had to tell them.
I was fine being in the closet at the beginning of my career because that's what you were supposed to be - until I realized that it didn't serve anybody, and I was left feeling utterly empty. This is who I am, so I've gotta be me.
Life is just more comfortable if you're honest and open about everything. I spent so many years being in the closet about one thing or another.
I was a closet straight. I think I wanted to be gay because I thought it was arty and interesting. And also, I was phenomenally shy with girls.
I am a proud member of the LGBT community and could never bear the idea that someone could say I was closeted.
I realize it's a cliche almost, that coming out of the closet is a very healthy and empowering thing to do, but for me, it really has been a truly wonderful thing.
My depression at the end of Wham! was because I was beginning to realise I was gay, not bi.
I don't feel closeted.
I spent years growing up being told what my sexuality was.
When I was diagnosed with cancer, like so many other people, my life changed forever.