Rufus Wainwright Backtracks
Dec. 18 2008, Published 12:51 p.m. ET
(Photo: Splash News Online) In response to a "misquoted statement" a few days ago regarding gay marriage, eclectic singer Rufus Wainwright posted the following explanation/correction:
"Recently, a quote from an interview was taken out of context and as these things go, it has appeared on many internet sites. So, to set the record straight (or shall we say gay), I am not nor have I ever been opposed to anyone's right to marry - straight or gay. I myself just don't want to at the moment and feel a strong tie to the traditional bohemian concept of being a homosexual, ie: the last thing we want is to be like everybody else. But who knows, a girl likes options. Maybe someday I will want to marry!"
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"The U.S. should be ashamed of how they treat love. I have voiced my strong opposition to Prop 8 on many occasions and will continue to do so until that referendum is reversed. OK? I've got to get back to work now."
And so do we.