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I think he's jealous of all the attention Michael J. Fox is getting.

 

'Doogie Howser' star comes out -- with pride

POSTED: 8:58 a.m. EST, November 4, 2006

 

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Neil Patrick Harris is gay and wants to quell any rumors to the contrary.

 

"(I) am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest," Harris tells People magazine's Web site.

 

The 33-year-old actor said he was motivated to disclose his sexuality because of recent "speculation and interest in my private life and relationships."

 

Harris stars on the CBS comedy "How I Met Your Mother." He started on TV as a teen, playing the namesake doctor on the series "Doogie Howser, M.D."

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homophobia

1. Aversion to gay or homosexual people or their lifestyle or culture.

2. Behavior or an act based on this aversion.

(The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 3rd ed., 1992)

homophobia

Irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals.

(Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 10th ed., 1993)

homophobia

n. 1. unreasoning fear of or antipathy toward homosexuals and homosexuality. [1955-60; HOMO (SEXUAL) + - PHOBIA] Derived words --ho'mo-phobe, n.; ho mo-pho'bic, adj.

(Random House/Webster's Online Dictionary, Version 1 for Windows, 1992.)

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Why is it ever a shock when someone comes out any more, particularly people in the arts? This is not homophobia by the way, I have a nephew who is gay and studying theater, it is a fact. Sadly lots of people in the arts continue to hide their preference because of the stigma still attached to it.

 

It is the same logic that drove many actors who were Jewish to take stage names because they would not get parts, the same kind of thing goes for gay actors as well. For every Nathan Lane, I am sure there are plenty of up and coming actors who don't feel coming out is a good career move.

 

LouieB

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Why is it ever a shock when someone comes out any more, particularly people in the arts? This is not homophobia by the way, I have a nephew who is gay and studying theater, it is a fact. Sadly lots of people in the arts continue to hide their preference because of the stigma still attached to it.

 

It is the same logic that drove many actors who were Jewish to take stage names because they would not get parts, the same kind of thing goes for gay actors as well. For every Nathan Lane, I am sure there are plenty of up and coming actors who don't feel coming out is a good career move.

 

LouieB

 

Nathan Lane is gay??

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