I'm in a little bit of a different situation, because working in the business that I do and living in the city that I live in, I haven't had a problem with people who are gay. Since I was 10 I've been working alongside them, and some of my best friends are gay.
If people are going to complain about stereotyping, it's as likely to be Italian-Americans as gay people.
It takes some intelligence and insight to figure out you're gay and then a tremendous amount of balls to live it and live it proudly.
People have often asked if I'm gay because I don't go out of my way to spit and scratch and give people attitude.
By definition, gay is smart. I see plenty of macho heterosexual idiots, but nine times out of 10 you can have a great conversation if you find a gay guy.