Gay culture is surviving and thriving. Some activists believe the recent rise in homophobic violence might be a gauge of the success of positive gay images.

One result of An American Family was that I became a gay role model.

I am now faced with mortality. Definitely not the most generous move.

Perhaps there is no agony worse than the tedium I experienced waiting for Something to Happen.

David Bowie and Boy George created a safely contained theatrical expression of gay style.

My gayness became quietly accepted and, shock of all shocks, life went on.

It was a pleasure to be a gay eyesore.