Who am I?

I am a 36 year old adult gay male. I like Girls Aloud, Take That and Abba. I like the Eurovision Song Contest. I like (dare I say it?) Kylie. I like singing and performing. I enjoy musicals and showtunes. I suck at sports. I like acting on stage and making films. I like being with friends, whether that's at home or in a bar or at a big bear event. I like reality TV. I can gossip like anyone else, but try to generally be a nice person. I like Ab Fab and Gimme Gimme Gimme. I like sci-fi. Are these things 'gay' enough for you?

I also like the Kaiser Chiefs, Black Eyed Peas and Blondie. I hate opera and ballet. I enjoy watching athletics, and used to have the odd game of squash. I like watching comedy movies and horror films. I dislike people who go out of their way to criticise and annoy others. I don't take illegal drugs and I don't judge those who do. I don't like the bars on Canal Street. I hate when the music in a pub is so loud you can't talk to your mates. I don't have lots of female friends, just a select few. I'm not fashion conscious. I'm overweight and suffer from psoriasis. I'm shy with new people and loud with friends. Are these things 'straight' or 'manly' enough for you?

As an adult, I have made my own mind up about these things, and don't feel any peer pressure to decide either way on them. My decision to like or dislike things doesn't stop you enjoying them.

But if it makes you feel superior to call me a stereotype, or happier to call me mainstream, or more alternative to call me a sheep - you just go right ahead.