Rufus Wainwright Discusses Being A Gay Artist On HuffPost Live

Rufus Wainwright Explains Why He Doesn't Shy Away From The Term 'Gay Artist'

Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright recently stopped by HuffPost Live to chat about a number of topics including being a gay artist.

While some musicians claim that their sexuality is only a small part of who they are and doesn't directly affect their output, Wainwright is happy to celebrate his identity.

"I've always embraced it, only because there is such a fabulous history of really gay artists, especially in songwriting," he said.

Watch the clip above and watch the interview in full here.

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