I think knowing people by first names, not by what they do sexually, is really what it's about. Not being afraid. Fear is the enemy. I've always been comfortable with being gay.
Herb RittsAbout author
- Author's profession: Photographer
- Nationality: american
- Born: August 13, 1952
- Died: December 26, 2002
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