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“I never really got any backlash from coming out. Across the board all I really got was kids who were grateful, which is so touching and rewarding for me. So grateful that I came out, that I could serve as someone in their world that was gay and helped them feel comfortable about being gay themselves.”

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Roddy Bottum is an American musician best known for his role in the rock band The Flaming Lips. Born on July 1, 1963, he has been a part of the band since the mid-1980s, adding his distinctive voice and creative talent to the group's sound. more

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