""I just made a conscious decision and went, I'm not doing this again, I not only wasn't going to be openly gay but I wasn't going to be in a relationship.""
Paul Reubens's journey took a significant turn in the mid-1970s when he diverted from his plans to become an underground performer. After falling in love with a painter named Guy, he immersed himself in the relationship, leading to a loss of personal ambition. Eventually, Reubens chose to retreat into the closet to focus on his career instead of pursuing openly gay relationships, a decision he maintained for much of his life until his death in 2023. His experiences reflect the struggles of balancing personal identity and career aspirations.
Read at The New Yorker
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