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I didn't choose the fact that I was gay, but I did choose whether to live my life as a gay woman-that was the terrifying thing for me. Especially being a gay actress.
Portia de Rossi
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Portia de Rossi
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: January 31
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My feelings for Ellen overrode all of my fear about being out as a lesbian. I had to be with her, and I just figured I'd deal with the other stuff later.
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I'm not quite as limber, but for my peers and my age group, I'm still top notch!
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Restriction generates yearning. You want what you cannot have.
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