Gay culture is in a coming-out process of its own. From out of the closets in the '60s, the culture moved onto the disco floors of the '70s and through the hospital wards of the '80s and onwards to the streets. Lance Loud 60s70s80s share on social
In 1970, television ate my family. The Andy Warhol prophecy of 15 minutes of fame for any and everyone blew up on our doorstep. Lance Loud andyblowdoorstep Change image and share on social
My gayness became quietly accepted and, shock of all shocks, life went on. Lance Loud acceptgaynesslife Change image and share on social
David Bowie and Boy George created a safely contained theatrical expression of gay style. Lance Loud bowieboycontain Change image and share on social
Coming out involves varying degrees of difficulty that are affected by class, race, religion, and geography. Lance Loud affectclasscome Change image and share on social
I don't know if hep C is called 'the quiet killer,' but it easily could be, so unnoticeably does it nestle into your body before crankin' up the screws and letting you race to figure out what's going on. Lance Loud bodycallcrankin share on social
For the naysayers that claimed 'American Family' revealed us to be vacant, unloving, uncaring morons of the materialistic '70s, this image will be proven wrong when Mom and Dad remarry... Make no mistake. This is not to emphasize the sadness of my demise but rather emphasize the love of my family and friends. Lance Loud 70samericanclaim share on social
When you've grown sick of reading and bug-eyed from watching TV, when your friends are all visited out, no words can adequately praise the link to the outside world provided by your parents and family. Lance Loud adequatelybugeye share on social
My reasons for declaring a sexual preference had to do less with the pursuit of personal freedom than with the lust for pure shock value. Lance Loud declarefreedomlust Change image and share on social
Sexuality is a private matter; some believe that broadcasting it destroys the very things that make it sacred. Lance Loud broadcastdestroymake Change image and share on social