I wonder what others think about holding the two Georges up as role models for gay kids.  I don't want young people to think you have to get wasted to have sex.  They already deal with enough shame and guilt about their sexuality.  I think a lot of kids get into drugs to overcome their anxiety about sex, or use them to embolden themselves to take action on their feelings or performance abilities.  Elton on the other hand has overcome many of his demons and displayed the abilty to show that you can lead a clean happy life and make a contribution as an open LGBT person.