© 2007 Philadelphia Gay News
Tracy Ballard
real-estate associate
Wynnefield
“No, not at all. That never crossed my mind. True, he makes a lot of gay references. But that doesn’t mean anything. Everyone talks about gays at some point. But I never got the feeling that he’s gay.”
Michael Credidio
student
Washington Square West
“In a limited way. He’s over the top. And there’s a kitschiness about him. I’ve seen him talk about the attractiveness of men in a few episodes. He said Matthew McConaughey is very good-looking, even though he’s not gay.”
James Grammond
freelance writer
Bella Vista
“Yes, in the sense that he’s very primped and well groomed. His hair is never out of place. And he’s not afraid to offend anyone. He’s so sarcastic and critical — there’s a bitchy-queen aspect to him.”
Todd Wilson
teacher
West Philadelphia
“Yes. He acts so anti-gay, it’s clear that he’s repressing something. Like Eminem and his anti-gay lyrics. Colbert’s machismo is so affected, it comes off as the opposite.”