I seem to always inspire a strong reaction one way or the other.

People think they know who I am, because I've played so many very, very out gay men on stage, and they think that's me

A sitcom is the closest thing for me to doing stage because you work in front of an audience, and if it's well written it can be very satisfying.

I never like seeing myself on screen.

I was born Joseph Lane, but when I applied to the actors union, they said they already had a Joe Lane on the books and I'd have to change my last or first name. I had played the character of Nathan Detroit, whom I liked very much, in 'Guys and Dolls,' so I took the name Nathan.

I'll always go back to the stage.

Sure I think it is healthy to speak the truth, and be who you are, and be proud of that.