Jake Shears, the lead signer of the Scissor Sisters has spoken out against homophobic bullying but also his pride at being a role model for gay teens.
In an interview published by ContactMusic, he said: “I’m proud to be that. I know what it’s like to be a teenager, and what it’s like to come out, and the difficulties of it all. And how it feels to be in school and be bullied.
“When I read about suicides and gay teenagers it’s so tragic. I don’t think teenagers realise that it actually does get better. The minute you’re done with high school your life gets better.
“If I’m the go-to for new gays, and if I can be someone that gay teenagers can look at as someone who’s happy and who has made a good life for himself, then that’s great.
“I had people like that for me when I was growing up, and it was very important.”
The Scissor Sisters front man added: “My advice would be to just stick to who you are. There are sacrifices you have to make, there are crosses that you have to bear. You’re always going to be portrayed in a certain way, you’re always going to be pigeon-holed. That’s the price that you’re going to pay.
“But it’s a price that’s worth it. It’s a responsibility. So that would be my advice – remain exactly who you are.”
Earlier in the year, Jake Shears engaged in some canny viral marketing for the band’s new album with a spoof advertisement on a leading gay male escort website.
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, teams with the Scissor Sisters for a Halloween-themed video that touts the band's latest album, Night Work. In the clip, Elvira says she likes Ana Matronic, who is shown getting ready for the holiday by inserting razor blades into apples, but not the guys, who she wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole. The horror hostess, known for her bawdy quips, is quick to add that the guys would touch her only if she had a 10-foot pole.
Elvira also reveals an upcoming video for the band's song "Invisible Light" with a cameo by Sir Ian McKellen and mentions the band's 2011 tour as opening act for Lady Gaga.
Transgender superstar Amanda Lepore even pops up to offer a weather forecast.
Its Tuesday so here's a list of this week's new releases on Blu-Ray, CD and DVD including the latest CD "Night Work" by Scissor Sisters.
MOVIES Beautiful (B) The Crazies (B) Crazy (B) Don McKay (B) The Eclipse (B) Everlasting Moments: Criterion (B) Hot Tub Time Machine (B) Percy Jackson And The Lightning Thief (B) The Queen And I Stolen (B) Warlords (B) When You're Strange: A Film About The Doors (B) The White Ribbon (B)
MUSIC Indigo Girls - Staring Down The Brilliant Dream (Live) Judy Collins - Paradise Kenny G - Heart And Soul Scissor Sisters - Night Work 3OH3 - Streets Of Gold
TV SHOWS The Closer - 5th Season Eureka - 3.5th Season Hoarders - 1st Seaon Leave It To Beaver - Complete Series Mad About You - 4th Season The Real McCoys - 4th Season The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo - Complete Series
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Jake Shears, the lead signer of the Scissor Sisters has spoken out against homophobic bullying but also his pride at being a role model for gay teens.
