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June 09, 2004
Not That There's Anything Wrong With That
(yes, it's a terribly lazy headline, I know)
by Ron Hogan
Allison Burnett, straight guy, wrote a novel narrated by "a witty, erudite, chemically imbalanced, alcoholic, predatory, middle-aged gay man named B.K. Troop," and soon everyone thought he was gay. He tells Mediabistro readers about trying to enjoy the critical reception while worrying about living a lie.
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I just feel bad that the guy's name is Allison. Didn't this "everyone-thinks-I'm-gay" thing happen to Michael Chabon after Mysteries of Pittsburgh? Of course, in my heart of hearts I still think he is . . .
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