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London--Boy George has denied making remarks about Ricky Martin published in a
tabloid newspaper article.
"I am writing in reference to an article that appeared recently in an
English newspaper, The News of the World," says George's letter,
placed on Culture Club's official Web site: www.cultureclub.net. |
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"The article claimed I had made a number of personal remarks about you and
was questioning your sexuality. This letter is to tell you that the article
was totally fabricated, and none of the comments came from my mouth,"
George writes.
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"I find myself in an awkward situation. I am
known for making quips about other stars. I have spoken to my lawyer, and
they tell me that because of my track record I would probably be
unsuccessful if I tried to sue the newspaper.
"I have however written to the
press council in the U.K., and my press agent has spoken to the journalist
in question. She would not tell us where she heard my supposed comments
about you, so I can only imagine that they were using me to get at you in
some way.
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"I have actually written things about you in my weekly newspaper column in
the Sunday Express but certainly not in a derogatory way. I have been asked
many questions about you by journalists, and I have made comments telling
them that I thought your record was a great pop record, and I like the way
you shake your hips! I couldn't care less what your sexuality is, but of
course, if you were gay it would be fantastic!
"I am very upset about the article because it makes me seem very bitchy and
bitter, and I do not want you to think that I am badmouthing you.
 Ricky knows that the tabloids are livin' la vida loca
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"I want to wish you every success with your career, and if anybody asks you
about the article, you have my 100 percent permission to tell them it's all
a load of rubbish."
George shamelessly admits: "I am guilty of calling Ricky a diva in this very column and
have been known to sigh loudly when he shakes his tush, but I couldn't care
less if he sleeps with orangutans while swinging from a crystal chandelier.
It would be wonderful if Ricky were a sister, but I think that of every
cute man I see."
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