"There are two separate answers…For people in general, I think they should name themselves in whatever way they wish. The flourishing of the gay movement in America is clearly very necessary and the identity that people could proudly lay claim to is crucial. Lives are lost every day because of bigotry in this country. So I think that should not prevail."
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On labelling and sexual orientation in “Saffron Burrows: ‘I’m really proud of my family and who they are’” in The Guardian (2014 Dec 01)
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