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Queen Latifah on being a lesbian: M.Y.O.B.

”I don’t have a problem discussing the topic of somebody being gay, but I do have a problem discussing my personal life. You don’t get that part of me. Sorry. We’re not discussing it in our meetings, we’re not discussing it at Cover Girl. They don’t get it… nobody gets that. I don’t feel like I need to share my personal life, and I don’t care if people think I’m gay or not. Assume whatever you want. You do it anyway.”

Singer and actress Queen Latifah in a long interview with the New York Times about persistent speculation that she is a lesbian and having a relationship with her personal trainer. Latifah recently appeared on Saturday Night Live and also has a new music album coming out. (New York Times)

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