This photo was taken at a café in an Italian spa town. My mom, dad, brother, and I all sat down in these modern 1960s chrome chairs; however, I was the only one who crossed my legs in such a flirtatious way! As children, we almost never censor ourselves.
I am certain that nobody becomes homosexual, and many of our childhood behaviors, mannerisms, and choices are revealing. Seeing this picture now, I think, “Wasn’t it so obvious that I was gay from the beginning?” My mother asked me about it during my twenties, but I didn’t actually admit it to her until I was forty-five. To my surprise, she was very happy and said, “I wish you knew you could have told me before.” I am so glad I got to tell her before she died. It is important to show who you really are without fear, because your photos will always show it anyway.