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Bluenorthwest

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4. He was a closeted gay man who spewed venom at gay people

Reply to xchrom (Reply #3)

Fri Jan 10, 2014, 10:25 AM

Jan 2014

A very dishonest and hypocritical man. His own autobiography excluded his own gay history while attacking 'faggots' with venom.
I can understand your point but I just don't agree. He was a sad, sad man. I heard him read once. He made me sad.

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oh i always really liked him. xchrom Jan 2014 #3

He was a closeted gay man who spewed venom at gay people Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #4