Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
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#1Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
Posted: 10/5/08 at 6:55pm
“I don’t have a problem discussing the topic of somebody being gay, but I do have a problem discussing my personal life,” she said. “You don’t get that part of me. Sorry. We’re not discussing it in our meetings, we’re not discussing it at Cover Girl. They don’t get it, he doesn’t get it” — she gestured upstairs, toward Compere’s office — “nobody gets that. I don’t feel like I need to share my personal life, and I don’t care if people think I’m gay or not. Assume whatever you want. You do it anyway.”
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"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
#2re: Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
Posted: 10/5/08 at 7:00pmWonderful article, written by Alex Witchel--the wife of Frank Rich!
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#3re: Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
Posted: 10/5/08 at 10:54pmI like her saying we're free to assume she's gay!
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#4re: Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
Posted: 10/6/08 at 9:57amGreat article!
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#5re: Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
Posted: 10/6/08 at 12:41pmI really like Queen Latifah.
KFTC!!!!!
#6re: Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
Posted: 10/6/08 at 1:26pmBetween the guest spots by Latifah & Fey, and Hathaway as host, SNL certainly had a lot of class this week!
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#7re: Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
Posted: 10/6/08 at 1:31pm
She won't come out of the closet. What's so great about that?
Yes, you are entitled to your privacy; however, these are tough times and sometimes a tough stance [i.e., 'yes i am a lesbian, and if you have a problem with that kiss my queenly ass!'] is needed.
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#8re: Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
Posted: 10/6/08 at 4:21pm
All hail The Queen 
Who CARES if she is or isn't?!?!
Why is this an issue with EVERY SINGLE PERSON?!?!?!
"TO LOVE ANOTHER PERSON IS TO SEE THE FACE OF GOD"- LES MISERABLES---
"THERE'S A SPECIAL KIND OF PEOPLE KNOWN AS SHOW PEOPLE... WE'RE BORN EVERY NIGHT AT HALF HOUR CALL!"--- CURTAINS
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Broadway Legend Joined: 7/22/03
#9re: Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
Posted: 10/6/08 at 4:24pmWell, because straight celebs are ALWAYS talking about their partners and spouses and selling their wedding pictures to entertainment weeklies.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 5/24/03
#10re: Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
Posted: 10/6/08 at 4:27pmFFLAGG, is your handle in the spirit of Fannie Flagg? i'm just curious if she ever came out. i love Fannie Flagg.
Will: They don't give out awards for helping people be gay... unless you count the Tonys.
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#11re: Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
Posted: 10/6/08 at 4:29pmI appreciate the fact that she doesn't deny anything, but can someone point to some examples where someone who didn't want to talk about their sexuality turned out to be straight?
#12re: Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
Posted: 10/6/08 at 4:29pm
Fannie has been out for years.
"I like to lick *blank*!"
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
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Updated On: 10/6/08 at 04:29 PM
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
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#13re: Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
Posted: 10/6/08 at 4:34pmI love Queen, but really. This coyness does NOT suit her.
#14re: Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
Posted: 10/6/08 at 4:39pmI just think she didnt want to steal Clay's thunder.
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
"In Oz, the verb is douchifizzation." PRS
TxTwoStep
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/24/03
#15re: Queen Latifah in NY Times Magazine
Posted: 10/6/08 at 5:00pm
i believe Jesus didn't talk about his sexuality, and was at most bi if not straight.
Is there a link to Fannie's coming out? i'd love to hear how she put it. i think she's a great, comic, insightful writer.
Will: They don't give out awards for helping people be gay... unless you count the Tonys.
"I guarantee that we'll have tough
times. I guarantee that at some point
one or both of us will want to get out.
But I also guarantee that if I don't
ask you to be mine, I'll regret it for
the rest of my life..."
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