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“You think you're in a place where you're all 'I'm thrilled to be gay, I have no issues about being gay anymore, I don't feel shame about being gay,' but you actually do. You're just not fully aware of it. I think I still felt scared about people knowing. I felt awkward around gay people; I felt guilty for not being myself.”

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Ellen Page is a Canadian actress known for her outstanding performances in films such as 'X-Men: First Class' and 'Life of Pi'. She is renowned for her unique acting style and active participation in social justice issues. more

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