- The Guardian, Sunday 12 November 2006
Klaus B
22, student
I don't follow music for pop stars' private lives. Whatever goes on in their bedroom is their business, and shouldn't distract from what their music is about. I don't need to know about a pop star's sexuality to like their music. Nor would it change my opinion of it if the star came out.
May Safwat
21, student
It is a positive thing when pop stars tell us about their private lives; it gives us a glimpse of who they really are. Sadly, some people still can't deal with their favourite pop stars revealing that they are gay. Society should be more open-minded about sexuality, I think.
Judy O'Connor
47, dance teacher
It's not anyone's right to know about a pop star's sexuality, even though it is more accepted now. When Stephen Gately came out, the media pushed for more. Unfotunately, pop stars who hide their sexuality are under a lot of pressure from tabloid newspapers.
Sara Collins
23, student
Pop stars should be allowed to be whoever they want to be. If they decide to come out, it shouldn't help them sell records but it also shouldn't see them lose support. It's about the music and not who they are. But it does seem a bit sad when stars 'come out' to gain publicity from their private life.
