I grew up in a conservative small town, and the gay characters I saw on TV and in movies when I was growing up were all flamboyant and obnoxious and sometimes kind of annoying.
Chris ColferI hope to write someday and thatโs even more terrifying than performing. You donโt just entertain the audience, you give them little bits of your soul.
Chris ColferTo Grandma, for being my first editor and giving me the best writing advice Iโve ever received: โChristopher, I think you should wait until youโre done with elementary school before worrying about being a failed writer.
Chris ColferYou're sad-looking," she said. "My grandson used to be such a happy boy. He used to write me stories. I remember the first story he ever wrote me, 'Once upon a time, there was a boy.' And that became 'Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to fly.' And they kept getting better and better over time. I never found out if the boy got to fly." I gave her a small smile. If only she knew the boy's wings had been clipped.
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