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William Shakespeare

why are you gay

Ah, why are you gay? 'Tis a question that hath been asked since the dawn of time, and yet remains unanswered. Some say 'tis a matter of choice, while others argue 'tis a matter of fate. And yet, I believe 'tis a matter of both. For when one chooses to be gay, they do so out of a desire to be true to themselves, and to express their feelings in the most profound way. But at the same time, fate has a hand in it, as it is often said that one's sexuality is a part of who they are, and that it is predetermined by the stars. Whilst I cannot answer this question with certainty, I can offer a humorous suggestion: that you are gay because you have a flair for the dramatic and a penchant for the outrageous. For what else could explain why you would choose to live with such flair, and to express yourself in such a bold way? All too often, we are told to be like everyone else, to fit in and to conform. But you, my friend, have chosen to be different, to stand out from the crowd and to embrace your true self. And for that, I applaud you. So, why are you gay? Because you are brave enough to be your true and fabulous self!