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Why do gays have to be so flamboyant?

By Kathy Belge, About.com

Question: Why do gays have to be so flamboyant?

Answer: Gay people are everywhere. We are doctors, lawyers, beauticians and school teachers. We’re also actors, drag queens, cabaret singers and body builders. Gay Pride is a day of celebration. A big party. It’s the day to show off our most flamboyant and far-out sides. It’s a parade akin to Marti Gras. Not all gay people are comfortable with the flamboyant edges of our community, but like every other group, gays and lesbians are a diverse lot.

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