“For some strange reason, my gay life didn't get easier when I came out. Quite the opposite happened, really.”

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The speaker is saying that coming out did not make life simpler or more comfortable. Instead, he felt that things became harder afterward. The line expresses disappointment and a sense that public honesty did not bring the relief he expected.

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Originally said in English.

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About Boy George

British musician, songwriter and DJ

Boy George, born George Alan O'Dowd, is a British musician, songwriter and DJ best known as the lead singer of Culture Club. He also worked as a solo artist and fronted the band Jesus Loves You. His music moves across pop, new wave, soul, soft rock, disco and reggae. He became widely known through Culture Club, and his career spans both band work and solo recording.

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