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Sir Cliff Richard has addressed long-running rumours about his sexuality, asking a television interviewer: ‘If I was gay would it make any difference?’

The veteran singer, who has never married, said speculation about his possible homosexuality was painful when he was younger but that it had ceased to concern him

I think some big scandal is about to hit the fan...

[arista]

Let him be old
and out of the news

[Crimson Dynamo]

not this old line from celebs again

the answer is of course yes.

[Kate!]

He's definitely gay IMO - It's a shame he's never felt secure enough to openly acknowledge it (if I'm right and I'm pretty sure) and also maybe he's been in deep denial even to himself. If he is then I expect life has been very hard for him and I feel for him immensely, I've never particularly liked the man but can't help but admire him now for what he will have been through.

Also he's very talented and even though I've never been fussed on him personally I love his music, all of it.

[Kate!]

And my answer to his question is no it wouldn't matter in the slightest, you'd have my utmost admiration in fact.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Katherine.

And my answer to his question is no it wouldn't matter in the slightest, you'd have my utmost admiration in fact.

and you dont think his cynical marketing reasons for not admitting it are somewhat suspect?

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

and you dont think his cynical marketing reasons for not admitting it are somewhat suspect?

No I don't on the whole because it's far more 'acceptable' now, and I'd like to think attitudes have relaxed a lot towards homosexuality. Although obviously there's still a lot of prejudice and homophobia, I'm not naive enough to think otherwise, and then there's the aspect for him personally that he's a practicing Christian - he must have been torn apart all these years, which is why I think he's been in denial even to himself. I doubt he's ever actively engaged in any sort of homosexual relationship either. As I said in my previous post I really feel for him and admire him as a result.

[thesheriff443]

stiff Richard!, old turkey neck, can p*ss off!.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by thesheriff443

stiff Richard!, old turkey neck, can p*ss off!.

what you talkin about Willis

this song is a legend

Youtube video

[thesheriff443]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

what you talkin about Willis

this song is a legend

Youtube video

erm, erm, ok!

[Livia]

Cliff Richard became a star in the nineteen fifties. he's been going for decades, has a massive following and just doesn't get the credit he's due for that. He's not my cup of tea, but I can acknowledge what an amazing career he's had. Pisses me off when people take the mick. And on the gay issue, when he started in the fifties, being gay was an offence. If he is gay, he's denied it for years and it's probably become hard to admit. Of course, he might not be. What business is it of anyone? This one comment he made was probably taken out of context and sensationalised. Leave the man alone. What he does in the privacy of his own bedroom is his own business.

[thesheriff443]

Originally Posted by Livia

Cliff Richard became a star in the nineteen fifties. he's been going for decades, has a massive following and just doesn't get the credit he's due for that. He's not my cup of tea, but I can acknowledge what an amazing career he's had. Pisses me off when people take the mick. And on the gay issue, when he started in the fifties, being gay was an offence. If he is gay, he's denied it for years and it's probably become hard to admit. Of course, he might not be. What business is it of anyone? This one comment he made was probably taken out of context and sensationalised. Leave the man alone. What he does in the privacy of his own bedroom is his own business.

yes leave the man alone!, im not interested in the man!
made a lot of money out of music, don't think he has given a lot back in the way of charity work, or anything else for that matter.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by thesheriff443

yes leave the man alone!, im not interested in the man!
made a lot of money out of music, don't think he has given a lot back in the way of charity work, or anything else for that matter.

he has single handedly kept the calendar business going for 50 years

[thesheriff443]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

he has single handedly kept the calendar business going for 50 years

truth now!, how many have you brought?.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by thesheriff443

truth now!, how many have you brought?.

i have bought about 10 for my gran in the 80s - that and terrys all gold she got for chrimbo

[Josy]

Totally agree with everything Livia posted

Originally Posted by thesheriff443

yes leave the man alone!, im not interested in the man!
made a lot of money out of music, don't think he has given a lot back in the way of charity work, or anything else for that matter.

What?

You think very wrong then.

[thesheriff443]

Originally Posted by Josy

Totally agree with everything Livia posted



What?

You think very wrong then.

do I, never heard of him being linked to any charity work.

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by thesheriff443

yes leave the man alone!, im not interested in the man!
made a lot of money out of music, don't think he has given a lot back in the way of charity work, or anything else for that matter.

Are you joking?
What business is it of anyone whether he donates to charity or not? Do you?
It's his money to do with as he pleases.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Livia

Cliff Richard became a star in the nineteen fifties. he's been going for decades, has a massive following and just doesn't get the credit he's due for that. He's not my cup of tea, but I can acknowledge what an amazing career he's had. Pisses me off when people take the mick. And on the gay issue, when he started in the fifties, being gay was an offence. If he is gay, he's denied it for years and it's probably become hard to admit. Of course, he might not be. What business is it of anyone? This one comment he made was probably taken out of context and sensationalised. Leave the man alone. What he does in the privacy of his own bedroom is his own business.

First class post, perfectly stated and totally right too, I agree with every word.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Livia

Cliff Richard became a star in the nineteen fifties. he's been going for decades, has a massive following and just doesn't get the credit he's due for that. He's not my cup of tea, but I can acknowledge what an amazing career he's had. Pisses me off when people take the mick. And on the gay issue, when he started in the fifties, being gay was an offence. If he is gay, he's denied it for years and it's probably become hard to admit. Of course, he might not be. What business is it of anyone? This one comment he made was probably taken out of context and sensationalised. Leave the man alone. What he does in the privacy of his own bedroom is his own business.

Not a fan personally tbh, but as you say, his careers has been amazing...he seems a sound bloke and I don't really see the need for people to take the piss

As for the question..no it wouldn't matter one bit. Good on him for not giving into the pressure of revealing details of his private life... and if he is gay and just hasnt blabbed it all over the papers for a bit of publicity like it seems the in thing to do at the moment, then even better on him.

[Kate!]

Liv

[Crimson Dynamo]

he is a british institution and used to own christmas

[Kate!]

He's done tons for charities

[Jake.]

Couldn't agree more Livia. Not only that, he isn't some young, pop-star teenager. Revealing his sexuality isn't going to have thousands suddenly love him to buy his music. His fan-base exists, I doubt that many of the younger generation knows who he is.

[AnnieK]

Cliff Richard has supported the following charities:

Alzheimer's Research UK
Cliff Richard Tennis Foundation
Kidney Research UK
Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Street Child Africa
TEARfund
Teenage Cancer Trust
The Hunger Project

To name a few.......