Who'd have thought it. As it turns out, She Bangs was a out-and-out lie *shakes head*
After years of silently stating the obvious (bar the time when he protested FAR too much, blathering: "I am a modern man, live a full life, do not feel any barriers inside myself. If I were gay, why not admit it? I am a normal man. I love women and sex. I am a real hot-blooded Puerto Rican, but I have never been attracted by sex with a man"), Ricky Martin came out to the Internet last night:
"A few months ago I decided to write my memoirs (hence the impromptu blog post on his official website"), a project I knew was going to bring me closer to an amazing turning point in my life. From the moment I wrote the first phrase I was sure the book was the tool that was going to help me free myself from things I was carrying within me for a long time. Things that were too heavy for me to keep inside. Writing this account of my life, I got very close to my truth. And this is something worth celebrating... Allowing myself to be seduced by fear and insecurity became a self-fulfilling prophecy of sabotage. Today I take full responsibility for my decisions and my actions... These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn't even know existed. What will happen from now on? It doesn't matter. I can only focus on what's happening to me in this moment. The word 'happiness' takes on a new meaning for me as of today. It has been a very intense process. Every word that I write in this letter is born out of love, acceptance, detachment and real contentment... This is just what I need especially now I am the father of two boys (born courtesy of a hired womb a few years back) who are so full of light and who with their outlook teach me new things every day. To keep living as I did up until today would be to indirectly diminish the glow that my kids where born with. Enough is enough (is enough, I can't go on, I can't go ooohn, no, NO, NOOOO! *flourishes feather boa for several minutes*)... Writing this is a solid step towards my inner peace and vital part of my evolution. I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am."
Shame it took you so long to admit it - ultimately to yourself - but each to their own. Hopefully Aaron off Emmerdale will be inspired by the revelation.
