American record producer and music industry executive Clive Davis (seen above), made an appearance on the day time talk show 'The View', sharing some of his fondest memories within the industry.
Then something unexpectedly happened. Mr. Davis, proceeded to answer a question regarding his intimate relationships with both women and men. He went on to proclaim his sexuality as "bi-sexual", not gay or straight.
Co-host Sherri Shepherd asks Clive Davis: "At this point in your career, why come out now?
Clive Davis' reply: "First of all, if you do your autobiography, you're not going to omit an important part of your life. My life was open. I've got 4 children, and I've got 6 grandchildren."
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"When after my second marriage failed, and I've only been with women, and I'm still attracted to women -- it's a state that the public, they always say "You're either gay or straight or you're lying", that's not true. I am attracted to women, but only with the failure of my second marriage, only then did I say could I have a loving relationship with a man? And I opened myself up to it. So for a while I saw women, I saw a man, until I got into a relationship with a man. So if anything positive can come at this age that we're living in, bi-sexuality is real and I'm experiencing it."
It's commendable that the record label veteran is giving insight to who he "really" is. With so many stigma's plaguing the LGBT community, it's understandable that it can be difficult to live freely amongst those who may differ in opinion.
Mr. Davis being the big time celebrity that he is, was unapologetic when using his new autobiography 'The Soundtrack of my Life', as a way to kick down another door of inequality.
His stance on sexuality being fluid while admitting that bi-sexuality in fact does exist, creates a forum for intriguing discussion.
I use to secretly wish that more well known public figures who were in the closet would come out, simply because of the message it would send to so many LGBT youth that their lives are worth living.
Often times small town heroes aren't recognized but the well known and well connected, usually sustains a bigger platform to reach millions of people within a few minutes. Ultimately, making their messages of choice way more effective then let's say, mine.
I always say, if your well known and praised for your talents, but your same-sex loving identity hinders you from being fully yourself, in the long run it's better to just be who you are. Being who you are, frees you from the extra stress you would have incurred by not being who you are.
If you feel you'll lose loyalty status from your fans should you decide to come out, then they weren't true fans to begin with but at least give the fans a chance.
Mr. Davis, thank you for your honesty and for discovering amazing artist's, who have given us years of wonderful music coupled with long lasting memories. I look forward to reading your autobiography sir.
2013 LA
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