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The speaker is saying that he came out as gay when he was sixteen. He is also saying that his parents already knew and that he had to tell them directly.
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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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