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Calls to stop using the term ‘openly’ gay

Irish actor Andrew Scott has said that we should get "rid of the expression openly gay". Scott was in conversation with a number of other actors for The Hollywood Reporter’s actors roundtable.  We discuss with Brian Merriman, Founder of the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival. 

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07.45 12 Jan 2024


Calls to stop using the term ‘openly’ gay


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Irish actor Andrew Scott has said that we should get "rid of the expression openly gay". Scott was in conversation with a number of other actors for The Hollywood Reporter’s actors roundtable.  We discuss with Brian Merriman, Founder of the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival. 


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