I don't think any of us has a clue what it must be like to be in Sean Hayes' shoes. I dread the day I might become famous and have managers and others telling me to jump into the closet. I don't know WHAT I would do until I get there.
I'd like to think I would easily stand my ground and be out. And, like robbie, I don't know HOW I could go into the closet. All you hos would be on Hard Copy telling stories!!!!
But, the fact is, you can be a screaming queen and as long as you don't say, "I am gay", much of America will regard you as "refined", being completely in denial or will appreciate that you have the decency to repress your ways, thankful you aren't flaunting yourself.