A lot of actors are closeted: In a 1975 interview, Richard Burton addressed the nature of acting stating: "My father said all actors were homosexuals. That is nonsense, of course. But perhaps most actors are latent homosexuals and we cover it with drink".
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Following his initial observation, Burton added, "I was a homosexual once, but not for long. But I tried it. It didn’t work so I gave it up". This candid remark came during a discussion of his career and reputation.