Why It took me so long to come out as GAY - 73 year old American singer,Barry Manilow

For many decades, legendary American singer, Barry Manilow kept his

sexuality a secret for fear of how fans might react.



He married his longtime partner and manager, Garry Klef in a secret

wedding in 2014 before coming out in 2015. In his recent interview

with People's Magazine, Barry explained why it took him several years

to come out.



"I thought I would be disappointing

them if they knew I was gay. So I never

did anything. When they found out that

Garry and I were together, they were so

happy. The reaction was so beautiful

strangers commenting" he said.