I think there’s a simple power in being unapologetic and open about who and what you are and not letting it prevent you from getting what you want. In that way, I think I’ve made a statement. My wish is for gay to become less of a label, and more of just one of many great colors in the collective box of humanity. I’m not a separatist. I’m all inclusive.”
— Adam Lambert in a new interview with HungerTV
jwtraveler
Regardless of how you feel about Adam’s music, it’s hard to argue with that statement. But I’m sure some of you will.
BTW, I think he’s great.
pattygale
Even though I knew he could encounter problems with acceptance, I was thrilled Adam declared himself from the time he stepped off the Idol stage, and fittingly did so in Rolling Stone. To have spent these wonderful, exciting years slinking around pretending to be someone he wasn’t would have drained the joy from them. By being himself, Adam introduced his fans, me among them, to people and causes to which we would have remained oblivious. I can’t imagine my life without Raja or Ferras or even you, Queerity. It is not only Adam’s music that has enriched my life, it’s all the things he’s taught me.
Cam
His music wasn’t my favorite, but I bought a CD because he came out, and that is something to be applauded. Surprise Surprise, I liked some of the songs, so it was win/win.
Desert Boy
100% agree.
polarisfashion
People like Adam are a blessing to the LGBTQ community because he shows us that we don’t have to hide in the closet. We should be out and proud! All of the bigots can stick it! Oh wait that’s what some of the closet case homophbes already do with each other!
lykeitiz
I’ve always wanted to criticize him, mostly because I think his music could be better. But then he did the Queen tour, and instead of trying to be a Freddie mimic, he went out and blazed his own path with those songs.
This statement from him does represent how he has always lived his public persona. At the end of the day, he is a badass.
csports286
He’s a standup guy. His image is super gay – unlike what might be popular with the gay community now. So kudos to him – I always thought his style was super hot!
Vicki
@lykeitiz: Love your comment. I think people are finally starting to get him! Thank you!
Tracy Pope
Seeing some of the Queen tour I think Adam Lambert is a very good entertainer, good stage presence, and he has a good voice. That he has always been upfront about who he is has made me a fan.
DarkZephyr
Love this guy’s music and he just keeps getting hotter and hotter as he gets older in my opinion.
CCTR
Super talent!
Realitycheck
@jwtraveler:
I agree, nobody should ever justify his life to please other people.
lauraspencer
Very true words.
Too bad he didn’t live by them until he was off the IDOL stage.
Giancarlo85
Adam is a great guy and I think he has good advice here. And I do like what he is doing with Queen. Being on the same stage with a legend like Brian May must be exciting.
I always did like Adam’s edgy and androgynous style.
Will Stewart
Who should apologize for being gay? :/
jason smeds
When he says “getting what you want”, what does he actually mean? If he means finding hot guys to have sex with, it’s dull and boring. Nobody wants to know, Adam.
Advin Alli
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Giancarlo85
@jason smeds: Again simplistic one, it has to do with being true to one’s self and being at peace with ones identity. You are reading into something he didn’t say. Stop being a douchebag please.
hotshot70
Adam is great, and love the attitude. much respect to him
Boxton Beats
If only he had been on idol now instead of back then. He prolly woulda won
dtlajim
Adam is so right. I’m a teacher and before I came out I would every so often hear taunts and some verbal harassment from my middle school students. I got married over the summer and came back to school with a new last name and proudly told my students about the man I married… and received congratulatory applause. The taunts and harassment have completely stopped. Out and unapologetically proud in the way to go!
jwtraveler
@jason smeds: And there it is!
Zenguy
@lauraspencer:
Why should that even matter? It’s a singing show. I don’t think full disclosure of of your personal business is necessary all the time. So he didn’t play the gay card, so what? He was there to prove his capability as artist — not to be a role model.
pattygale
Just a reply to lauraspencer – Adam was out from 18, as he has said in early interviews, just because he didn’t say, “Hi, I’m Adam Lambert, I’m 27 and I’m gay,” didn’t mean he was hiding it. Everyone on Idol knew, his boyfriend came and hung out with them. Anyone who cared to look could have found tons of pictures and videos that indicated Adam wasn’t going to be dating any of the girls in the audience any time soon. Finally, if you saw the disgusting, homophobic comments on many pictures and articles, you would understand why he chose to showcase his voice and personality rather than his sexual preference.
Chris
And it helps to be, as is Lambert, unapologetically talented.