I became one of the stately homos of England.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Crisp embraced his identity as a gay man in England with dignity and visibility.
- In plain terms
- He proudly identified as a gay man in England.
- What can you take from it?
- Own your identity with dignity and pride.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you claim your identity?
- What does pride mean to you?
Another view
The term 'stately' is ironic and context-specific to his era.
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