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On This Gay Day: Christopher Isherwood was born in 1904

Author Christopher Isherwood was born in 1904 Christopher Isherwood is known for penning the books The Berlin Stories, which was adapted into the musical Cabaret, and A Single Man, both which were made into successful films. Isherwood came from an upper middle-class background and was born on his family’s estate near Manchester in the United […]

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Matt Smith defends straight actors playing gay characters

Matt Smith defends straight actors playing gay characters

Actor Matt Smith has defended straight actors playing gay roles. The star of Doctor Who and The Crown portrays legendary photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in a new biopic. “I think your sexual orientation, or your sex and your choices outside of work, shouldn’t influence – in either way, positive or negative – what happens, So, to me, […]

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Remembering Christopher Isherwood

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the death of author Christopher Isherwood. He is most well known for penning the books ‘The Berlin Stories’, which was adapted into the musical ‘Cabaret’, and ‘A Single Man’, both which were made into successful films. Isherwood came from an upper middle class background and was born on his […]

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Remembering Christopher Isherwood

Writer Christopher Isherwood would have celebrated his 109th birthday if he were alive today. The twentieth century homosexual author, who remained in the closet for most of his life, would have lamented the materialism and celebrity obsessions that plague the modern world. He was known for his warm and engaging personality; even at the height […]

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