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Jake Shears: Gay Celebs “Have Responsibility To Come Out”

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I think gay celebrities at least have the responsibility to come out. It can be tricky though. My very good pal, Anderson Cooper, finally came out publicly this year, and though it was hard for him as a journalist, I was so proud that he finally did it.”

Scissor Sister frontman Jake Shears discusses busting down the closet door with rucomingout.

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