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“I grew up in a conservative small town, and the gay characters I saw on TV and in movies when I was growing up were all flamboyant and obnoxious and sometimes kind of annoying.”

Quote by Chris Colfer

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Chris Colfer, born on May 27, 1990, is an American actor. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Finn Hudson in the television series 'Glee', for which he won multiple awards. Outside of acting, Colfer is also an active writer, having published his own novels. more

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