# Why ARE so many creative people Gay?

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**Created:** [March 3, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-so-many-creative-people-gay/614650 "2012-03-03T16:56:18Z")\
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I’d imagine its because homosexuals who are in a position of fame can “come out” and be more accepted than if they were say random office drudges.

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