LordDisick 1 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 As a singer who came out publicly before the release of his debut album  which includes love songs written from the point of view of a gay man  Sam Smith is blazing a trail as an out gay singer currently enjoying massive mainstream success. However, that doesn’t mean the young superstar is interested in being a spokesperson for all queer people. “I'm not trying to be a spokesperson,†he told Digital Spy during a recent interview. “It sounds awful of me, but I'm really just trying to live my life and write music about it. That's what I do. I'm not trying to heal the world. From a young age I've always been like this, so it's been normal. My family and friends have made it feel normal and I'm not going to stop that now.†:roll: http://www.justjared.com/2014/09/04/sam-smith-isnt-trying-to-be-a-gay-spokesperson/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staryu 6,162 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 That's silly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreakFree 0 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Gay is a sin :thirst: jk love u gay fans :koons: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEVDALIZA 1,274 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 It's not like it's his job or something. I respect it, if it's his decision operating from another world Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jjang 2,262 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 *He's not forced to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinladen 1,523 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 But just by being gay and popular he is already helping. He's a musician, people care about his music, he doesn't need to do anything else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anomaly 134 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Why are you implying negative connotations towards what he said? There's nothing wrong with that, in my opinion. He's a singer who happens to be gay. He's not trying to make a statement and not trying to change the world. He's just a normal person trying to make a living off of what he loves. I don't see why people feel the need for him to make it more than what it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewkah 48 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 May I ask why it's his duty to be a spokesperson? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anomaly 134 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 He's a musician, people care about his music, he doesn't need to do anything else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoxo cupcakke 4,781 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Absolutely agree with Sam. I like that he doesn't want to be placed inside a box and be a stereotype. Just because you're gay as a person shouldn't mean it makes you only a gay spokesperson as Sam describes. Like the only example I can think of is Freddie Mercury. I would bring up David Bowie but he's supposedly not bis-xual anymore? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Heart 4,400 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I dont really like Sam Smith tbh his music and voice dont appeal to me. it seems to me he has really downplayed his s-xuality on purpose for mass appeal. I mean i know everyone isnt a flaming queen but when you look at his old twitter and stuff he just seems so subdued now. He seems to get annoyed when asked about being gay and relation to his music too, and for me its like of course it might be annoying getting asked about your s-xuality all the time, but this is the music industry where things are brought up over and over again. I mean how many times did gaga have to explain where 'Lady Gaga' came from, that she wasnt a man, what her inspirations are etc. Although this is just my perception of him, i dont know him personally so i could very well be wrong "GGD IS NOT FOR YOU" - Admin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koreku 2,387 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 His s-xuality shouldn't be the first thing to distinguish him by. He doesn't have to be a walking colorful flag that's not his job You don't deserve a point of view if the only thing you see is you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Blonde 5,667 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I don't understand, he should happy of doing that... Don't you think maybe they are the same thing? Love and attention? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabbitHeart 793 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 He wants to be a singer, not a gay singer. It's like how someone would rather be a "best friend" instead of a "gay best friend" or would rather get married instead of "gay married". He doesn't want his s-xuality to define him and that's a good thing imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Peters 10,469 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 It's his decision. Not like he has to do that. emma roberts is an abuser Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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