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I'm not gay, and I'm not a transvestite.

Boy George

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Boy George
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: June 14
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George Alan O'Dowd
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And being gay isn't so easy, either I've always said that if anyone ever thought I was straight they must need glasses - but when I finally came out and said, Yes, I do sleep with men and I'm gay, yeah, I lost record sales. There's no question - big, big time.
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