I spent years growing up being told what my sexuality was.

I'd been out to a lot of people since 19. I wish to God it had happened then. I don't think I would have the same career - my ego might not have been satisfied in some areas - but I think I would have been a happier man.

I realised those things my ego needed - fame and success - were going to make me terribly unhappy. So I wrenched myself away from that. I had to. I had to walk away from America and say goodbye to the biggest part of my career because I knew, otherwise, my demons would get the better of me.

I had to walk away from America, and say goodbye to the biggest part of my career, because I knew otherwise my demons would get the better of me.

You know, the fashion business is this legendary repository of young girls on their way to getting husbands. I really wanted to work.

Each person has a way to promote their fight. Each person has a way to try to create opportunity in their career.

In this industry, it's sad that a superficial thing like weight loss can actually define your career, but if that is the case, so be it.

So in fact the only thing you can judge in this sport its the longterm. You can judge a career or a season, but not one race.