Dawn, you better duck. This is riskier than taking on the anti-Christ.

It's also spot on and terrific.

wait, there are rumors that oprah is gay? what next, tom cruise is gay or that his baby really doesn't exist? you people are really too much...

Jeez the next thing you know, they'll be saying that --I'M-- gay!

When you said....
"King also goes on record about the two women's extremely close relationship. 'The truth is, if we were gay, we would tell you, because there's nothing wrong with being gay.'
"My thought on this is if you have to issue a written statement in your own magazine to quash rumors about your sexual orientation, there might be a good reason the rumor is circulating." ...
I thought you were going to say, "If you have to issue a statement to quash rumors about your orientation, THEN OBVIOUSLY IT'S NOT A SIMPLE CASE OF 'THERE'S NOTHING WRONG' -- it could put a hitch in, and possible torpedo, her image if not career, for starters.
Ellen and Rosie are examples where that hasn't happened, but the show-biz closet is still pretty full.

Did you actually do any research on Oprah before declaring her a liar in cyber space? She was an extremely promiscuous teen who had a baby at 14. Her love life with men has been well documented all through her twenties including by one man who tried to write a tell all book about her. Just because you need a husband in your life to feel secure about yourself doesn't mean any woman woman who stays single is a lesbian. I hope Oprah Winfrey reads your blog and sues the living shit out of you for questioning her intergrity based on nothing but petty rumours started by people who resent her wealth and influence. And you consider yourself but part of an elite because you don't like Oprah? You're not only reckless, but deluded.

Well said, Dawn. Oprah's statement, true or not, smacks of "I'm not gay... not that there's anything wrong with that." Thanks to Seinfeld, this bit of disguised homophobia is frequently used by people who think that gays are "weird" or "wrong" but who don't have the balls to just come out and say so. If Oprah isn't gay or bi, then she shouldn't have to make Tom Cruise-like statements proclaiming her heterosexuality. Making statements like that only further the rumors because they show that the person in question is not fully comfortable with their own sexuality.

Dawn has a PhD in Advanced Oprah Studies from the Massachusetts Institute of Oprahology.

It's called Capitalism--Oprah made money marketing a product, herself...she became very wealthy in the process. Just like Whoopie Goldberg did, and so many other people before them. Who wouldn't change or morph into a different person from where they started (rags to riches)?? More power to her, and to anyone that tries! Secure people like to see others do well in their endeavors...instead of criticizing, improve your own lot in life, or do community work to help others. The sky is the limit in America!! You are blessed to be born here. It is a complete waste of time and intellect to spend your words being petty.

Oprah feels the need to deny she's gay because she worked very hard to build a repuation as the most open and candid person in media, thus she's very uncomfortable being accused of keeping secrets from her fans.

Who cares! Oprah's magazine sales must be down. To publish a statement in your own magazine it's just a scam to sell.

Zesela:


Calm the heck down girl. Now, I think Dawn is a peach, but I don't necessarily agree with her on this. I don't think that Oprah is all that dreadful.

I read this interview, I suscribe to O Magazine - and it was mostly a study in friendship. Actually the whole theme of August was friendship, including a look at Lucy and Ethel.

Anyway, my point to you Zesela, is Dawn put some thought into what she wrote, she came across as neither reckless nor jealous.

And you obviously have not done any 'research' on Dawn, because she most definitely does not NEED a husband to feel secure about herself, but she happens to have a good one.

Dawn is not perfect, neither is Oprah, but I admire both of them.

Well thanks Mary, that was both kind and certainly more than I would expect from the kindest of folks like yourself.

While we disagree about Oprah, my whole point was that loads of people really dig Oprah and I knew by writing about her I was opening up a can of worms. But I am unconventional in my celebrity worship. I like Howard Stern and think his schtick is real and Oprah's is a load of hooey. Who's to say who's right?

I don't begrudge Oprah her success, God Bless it, but damn if she doesn't come across as completely and utterly full of self-important horse shit.

But, I mean no offense to her fans, truly.

why is it that society seeks to judge women who dump a man or who are self reliant, and just happen to have a best friend, as gay? when will we realize that we are entitled to have relationships that aren't sexual? there must be some perverse fantasy lurking in our subconscience that makes us want to label someone based solely on our relationships with others. Kinda sick, if you ask me. whether or not you love or hate oprah is irrelevant. our society views being gay as negative and assigning that lable to someone as a means of deeming them negative in some way. wake up. it is no more our business what oprah does or doesn't do in her bedroom than it is her's what we do in our's

Look at the picture of Oprah and King. They look alike. They look like sisters. Maybe they are and don't know it? I bet they are related at least in the family tree. This explains their close connection and sisterly love. I had a close female friend for years and we were never sexual or gay. She was more like a sister than my own sister. All kinds of relationships are possible.

Plain rude and intrusive! I think that you may have some inner problems to deal with. If it's hate that you want the world to feel for you... here it comes. EVERYONE LOVES OPRAH!! Whether you like it or not... she will always have a following that respects her, unlike yourself here. She doesn't need to put people down to make herself feel better.

Correction, Rachelle, everyone except for Dawn and I loves Oprah.

I am a journalist - former newspaper, now radio. Everytime I read a blog, I am sorry. I have difficulty with this type of writing where there are no facts to back up your writing. A good example is the supposed reports from the exit polls on the election results. There is no responsibility to other human beings here regardless of public or private status. Sad.

I agree with Grace McCallum,

"Secure people like to see others do well in their endeavors...instead of criticizing, improve your own lot in life, or do community work to help others. The sky is the limit in America!! You are blessed to be born here. It is a complete waste of time and intellect to spend your words being petty." I would add that people can be both opulent and down to earth, it's not either or, but both and. Time to think outside the psychological box.

But I am unconventional in my celebrity worship. I like Howard Stern and think his schtick is real and Oprah's is a load of hooey. Who's to say who's right?

Exactly! That's why there are SO many varieties of celebrities - something for everyone. Stern is not my favorite, not by a long shot, but I'd interview him anytime, he's be an interesting study.

I have been told that Blogcritics.org offers thoughtful commentary on the important issues of the day. The linked article is evidence that it also offers trash.

you're a hater. point blank.

It's really no body's business what she or anyone else does in their private life behind closed doors. Come on people, get a life of your own, then you won't feel the need to care any more what others are doing, you'll be too busy with your own life to have any time or energy to be concerned with others private business!

I am a journalist - former newspaper, now radio. Everytime I read a blog, I am sorry. I have difficulty with this type of writing where there are no facts to back up your writing. A good example is the supposed reports from the exit polls on the election results. There is no responsibility to other human beings here regardless of public or private status. Sad.

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Denise, Thank you for your comments.

The last article written by Dawn was also void of any documented facts and filled with nastiness as well. My advice to her (as a former journalist and editor) was find a new line of work. Both articles written by Dawn would never have found the light of day in any publication I had a say in.

True journalists look for the truth, even when the truth goes against everything they believe in. Journalists write objectively and with fairness, using facts, quotes and research to back up their words.

In my opinion, Dawn, you are not a journalist.

I am a journalist, former newspaper writer, Pulitzer Prize winning investigative reporter, two-time winner of the Peabody Award, on-air talent for CNN, MSNBC, editor of several magazines, one-time VJ for MTV's Total Request Live, and chef of the world's best strawberry crepes.

...what was the question again?

Sussman;

You left out your letter to Sports Illustrated.

"I ... am a division manager! People FEAR ME!"

There are lies...damn lies...and journalists. And I can say that because my spouse was one.
At least Dawn doesn't suffer from blind-worship-syndrome.

I've lived in Japan for the last 17 years and remember when Oprah was a competitor for Phil Donahue and not marketing herself in a variety of ways as a lifestyle guru. This blog was also actually the first I'd read that she was denying being gay because of rumors. I hope you'll believe me when I say I approached this article objectively and not as a particular fan of Oprah's nor particularly disliking her. I was more interested in the sexual orientation angle and how the issue was playing out for yet another celebrity caught in this particular situation.

My perspective on Dawn's blog is that it's mainly self-satisfied Oprah-bashing. If you want to bash Oprah, go ahead. Everyone is entitled to hate a celebrity but you think you're part of an "elite" minority because you dislike Oprah? Why do you feel liking or disliking a celebrity makes you superior?

I don't know if Oprah is gay or not but I do think that denying it isn't an indication that she doth protest too much. No one lives in a vacuum. Even if Oprah herself is fine with being called gay, she has family members and friends who may be upset by such rumors. Also, if her reputation is built on being candid and honest, wouldn't dealing with such rumors be a reflection of that? What evidence do you have, Dawn, that her denial is a lie? Also, where is the evidence that her relationship with her longtime boyfriend is "dysfunctional"? I'm not up on celebrity news but have they had public arguments? Had there been documented abuse?

And one final word. I have to disagree with the notion that claiming "I'm not gay, not that there's anything wrong with that" is a manifestation of homophobia. People correct statements made about them which are erroneous about a wide variety of issues including where they were born, their education, their careers, their ancestors, etc. The only difference between correcting those facts and "accusations" of being gay are that one has to always attach a "not that there's anything wrong with that" to placate people who will accuse them of being homophobic.

If someone says my ancestry is Scottish and I say it's Irish, does that mean I hate the Scottish? I'm sure that anyone who suggested that were the case would be seen as irrational. There appears to be a specialized standard for particular types of denials. This reflects an oversensitivity on the part of people who hope for better treatment and regard of gay people and does nothing to further their cause. It only serves to alienate people.

Dawn, I think you should find something in your life to occupy your time with. Really.. you must have a lot of time in your life to write a hate article on a celebrity who you don't know or have ever met.

"My perspective on Dawn's blog is that it's mainly self-satisfied Oprah-bashing. If you want to bash Oprah, go ahead. Everyone is entitled to hate a celebrity but you think you're part of an "elite" minority because you dislike Oprah? Why do you feel liking or disliking a celebrity makes you superior?"

Great point Orchid. I'd like to know this as well.

I agree with Nikki. "you are a hater", and what's with your picture?? Looks REALLY PROFESSIONAL.

actually, she's a "disliker," which is rather clearly and honestly stated in the story unlike, say, the bias in the guise of neutrality of "journalists" like Denise and logic. There are plenty of "facts" here, and then an honest statement of opinion based upon those facts. One of the reasons so many people are turning to "alternative media" is that it is honest enough to not pretend to be "neutral"

I love my job, I really, really, really love it.

I have to say though, that while Oprah fans are loyal to a fault, they are much more polite and articulate about their disgust than most celebrity worshippers.

What a breath of fresh air.

As for those thinking I care whether Oprah is gay or not - I could care less. You see, unlike Gayle King, I really don't think there is a thing wrong with being gay. I just think there's something wrong with being full of shit and selling it like hot cakes on the griddle at IHOP.

Therein lies my issue with Oprah.

Hey, I am just being "real girlfriends" don't be hatin' on the hater.

For all self proclaimed writers, defenders, critiques, and could be hypocrites, we all read the article didn't we. The writer may not love Oprah, but I think the Oprah-defense mechanism is a little on the poignant side. Love yourself; don't worry so much about idolizing someone else, it's all sales and human interest. If you can't accept it, don't read it.

Dawn! Please. I am not what one would call an Oprah fan, but I do not dislike her, as she is simply an entertainer just as the other entertainers are, but she has done a better job of it. She is not fooling anyone about anything, and her personal life is hers to live. I think you are eeking of jealousy.

wow, it took #35 comments for the "jealousy" gambit to arrive

I reek of 1% perspiration and 99% inspiration - and it shows. Not sure how much eeking I am doing - is there a mouse around here somewhere?

Oh, and what Ben said.

Come on people, does any one really care? They are, for all their pomp and circumstance just regular people trying to live a life with staggering notoriety. Their popluarity is what spins thier world of course but when if comes right down to it they are just people!!! Who cares who is gay, who is straight, who makes how much money, and why they do what they do. Hollywood royalty is a fairy tale and if everyone would worry about themselves and leave everyone else alone....this world would be a much better place!! THOU SHALT NOT COVET!!

The focus of the article was NOT Oprah's sexuality. It's her relationship with Gayle. Oprah didn't take out a statement to say she wasn't gay. She loves her best friend, that's that. Her best friend loves her, that's that.

A couple of points you seem to have missed:

(1.)You don't need to have the the best relationship in order give advice on relationships. If this were the case, I'm sure we'd loose at least half of the best marriage couselors, therapists and psychiatrists in the country. We leave and learn and we can pass on our experiences and advice to others regardless of our current state.

(2.)Oprah came from nothing and worked hard to get where she is. People WANT and ASK for her advice; if people didn't want advice on how to live, eat, and breathe then she wouldn't be giving it. If you think this makes her a hypocrit, you should open up a dictionary.

I reaaly think dawn is putting in too much of his persona feelings. Come on dawn, you dont have to hate Oprah that much. On ething is true, she is such a genius and blessed to be what she is.
If someone is betther than you, accept it and move on to try your luck elesewhere

I personally agree with her. I can't stand Oprah either. She is very arrogant, snobbish, and self-centered. She gives off the appearance that she is your "best friend", when in reality, she couldn't care less about the "little people".
The new car issue for her audience was a joke. If people were so ticked off about paying money to get the car, Oprah should have opened her purse, and paid all the expenses. It's not like she can't afford it.

If she is so secure with her relationship with Stedman after 20 + years, why not make it legal? The poor guy probably wants to marry her, but she keeps putting it off. I don't get her. (Except maybe for her bosom buddy, Gayle).

Another joke is this "Dr. Phil" dude. The guy is a complete fake. He is living off Oprah's name.

I will NEVER watch Oprah or Dr. Phil. They are both brainwashing people with their false sincerity.

These "gay rumors" is just another way to get publicity. Enough is enough.

Dawn, you really are pathetic. What I see written all over your article is jealousy, jealousy and more jealousy, and your classifying yourself as being part of an elite group shows your wanting to be considered more than what you really are. Seems to me this is really just a case of sour grapes. Your behaviour is peurile - that tacky photo confirms this - grow up and go get a life! Oprah worked her ass off to get where she is and that's why decent, self-respecting people admire and respect her. No decent, self-respecting person would shower the same love or respect on you. Based on your article there is nothing to respect about you!

I really don't care if it is true or not. Oprah is doing alot for people out there who want a chance to do better for themselves. I just don't mean in the cars and the houses that she has given but an actual chance to better yourself with education. The advice that she gives whether she follow it herself is still good advice and the experts she has there are great for people who watch her or on her show are there to get them the help that they need. I know her relationship with Stedman might be unconventional but even at the age she is Oprah is still too this day dealing with what happen to her. Do you really get over been molested having a child to die, you keep living and pour yourself into whatever you can find and that is what Oprah did.

I won't argue that I am pathetic, but I sure ain't jealous of Oprah. If I am going to be envious of a celebrity, Oprah won't be it let me assure you. Her lifestyle isn't the one I would choose for myself.

And you know what, just because you had hard times growing up, doesn't make you any more special or important than anyone else.

I don't dislike Oprah for what she has or what she has accomplished, I just find her really insincere and fake. I guess I am just not that easily led. Perhaps my use of elite was a poor choice of words, I think "select minority" is a better way of defining those people who don't get the whole "Oprah" appeal. We may be small in numbers, but we know why we don't buy the product. It's false and full of pretenses.

You can be wealthy and still in touch with the masses in a very real way. It just takes the desire to do so. A vast degree of security in oneself.

Dawn,the statement you made about Oprah, is completely vicious. My friend Stacey and I have been friends for 31 years. We are closer than my own sister and I. We do so many things together, we talk on the phone for hours, but we are NOT GAY. We enjoy each other as true blue friends. We have so much fun together. It would never even cross our minds to see each other in a gay way. We are just good ole friends, just like Lucy and Ethel and just like Oprah and Gayle. DO NOT JUDGE, LEST YE BE JUDGED.

Have a blessed day.

Good Job Dawn. I predict this'll turn into another B5 or High School muscial type string.

Oy vay

Carus deus, quis have ego commissio?
Jet

Oh, I forgot, to approved of Howard Stern's behavior over Oprahs, tells me what side of the fence you are on.

Howard Stern will have to meet his maker one day and he won't be pleased with the outcome.

Howard Stern is a pathetically nasty and digusting
man, the things he chooses to do degrades women all over the world. Which is why his wife had to leave him. How awful to parade naked women around and do nasty things with them and talk the nasty talk while your wife is seeing and hearing it all.

It is simply appalling

That comment Cheryl tells me a lot about you too. despite his constant fag jokes I'm a fan of his too, and that you're judging Dawn by that criteria is stupid and irresponsible.

Carus deus, quis have ego commissio?
Jet

Yes Cheryl Howard can be really sexist, racist and extreme, but he is also self-effacing and honest about himself to a fault and those people who do appreciate him do so because he shows his warts to the world and doesn't try to hide them.

He may be a jerk, but at least he's far more honest than most public figures.

Again, (and clearly I must keep reiterating this) I don't care about Oprah or Gayle's sexual orientation in its minutia, I care than she is tricking people into believing she's something that she's not, and this latest PR campaign falls right in line with all her other foibles. How soon we forget James Frey.

Honest, well-written criticism is valid and vital. Pretending mainstream media outlets are objective and not carrying an agenda is naive. It also happens to not be true. Look at the number of major news outlets that have had to retract stories based on plagirism, fiction, or plain bad reporting. The blogosphere might not be the picture of responsibility but the gulf between it and the mainstream press is not as wide as one might hope which, come to think of it, probably explains some of the blogging world's popularity.

Dawn, this is well-written and reasonable. Pity not all of the comments are.

I will never believe something like this.

If Oprah were spending all her time with some 20 year old sex kitten
(which she could easily do with all her money and power), then yes I
would think she was gay. The fact that she spends time with a 52 year
old woman she's known all her life and has so much in common with both
professionally and racially tells me she's probably straight.

It's so wierd. For the first half of Oprah's career all the rumours
were about Steadman being gay. Everyone knew about Oprah's wild
relationships with men in her teens and twenties but assumed she wasn't
married because she was fat but not a single person even suspected
Oprah was anything close to gay. Then she lost all the weight and
played the therapist on Ellen and overnight all the rumours about
Steadman being gay were replaced by rumours about Oprah being the gay
one.


But I don't buy it because I know her past and I know the statistsics
about black women and marriage, especially successful black women, and
I know how sacred female friendships are in black culture (i.e. Color
Purple). I also know the statistics about sex drive decreasing as women
pass the age of 50 and thus need non-sexual relationships.


I also know that when famous baby boomers turn out to be gay, you can
usually find rumours going all the way back to the 1970s. In Oprah's
case the rumours did not start until the late 1990s with the Ellen
show.


Also keep in mind that 90% of the population is straight. Just because
the other top Emmy winning women hosts (ellen, rosie) were gay doesn't
mean Oprah is. 3 in a row is too big a coincedence.

Also keep in mind how wealthy Oprah is and it also makes sense that she wouldn't want to get married. Divorce can be extremely expensive.

Dawn, accusing Oprah of hiding her sexuality implies that being gay is something to be ashamed of. It's very important for Oprah to set the record straight that being gay is not something she would ever feel compelled to hide.

Keep in mind that Gayle is one of the few people Oprah knew long before she was rich and famous. Gayle was also there for Oprah when she was fat and didn't feel sexy enough for a sexual relationship. As one's sex drive goes down with age, and people reach an age where they're no longer sexually attracted to each other. Non-sexual relationships become more important.

What I want to know is how old is Oprah and how old is King? I was reading that Oprah had a child at age 14. Is this true? What is the difference in age between Oprah and King?

I'm new to this whole 'blogging' thing & usually do not comment on the comments of others. BUT, I too have had issues with Oprah & how she presents herself to the world. It has nothing to do with the gay debate. In her early days, I thought Oprah was brilliant & watched her show daily. I liked that she talked honestly about her own issues & seemed able to relate to the common person/woman. I realized this was a farce when she had Roseanne on her show. They laughed about the simplicity of the kitchen on the Rosanne show & made fun of having plastic glasses in the cupboards. I was offened !!! I had plastic glasses. Was I not as good as them? It made me realize that Oprah was no longer like the rest of us & in fact thought she was a step above. She is self centered & self absorbed.(watch her "Favorite Things" shows) It's all about her! She has experts on her show but talks more then they do. She seems to think she knows everything & is so enlightened. BULL ... She speaks strongly on the issue of racism but never misses the opportunity to call caucasians 'white'. If she does not want to be called black, why would she think I want to called white. It's totally racist. I think Oprah has been changed by her money & success. Sad for her. Money seems to allow people to believe they are something they are not by glorifying their very existance.

I have always liked Oprah, and I can understant why Oprah has never been married but I don't understand why Oprah has gone the way she has gone. Oprah used to have great subjects on her show and I love to watch it daily. For a women who says she is so focused on empowering women she confuses me on this.
Oprah has had the women from Desprate Housewives on so many times I have stopped counting, and what do es this show promotes adultry killing and being a useless drunk. I know Oprah is a media tycoon but with all the power she has she isn't promoting true values, self preservation and respect for others.
As women we all should know by now the implications of getting married with so much wealth, look at how many men never get married because they don't want to marry the wrong women and then have half of his fortune stolen because of the stupid laws that are in place. (Paul McCartney) I feel bad for Oprah, just amagine how many people could you trust to be around you when you are that wealthy and you woner why she only has a couple friends. By all the things Oprah has told her audience and Dawn for you to know so much about Oprah you are in that audience too, you should know she will never trust any man to make that huge jump and put everything she has worked so hard for in her life.

The difference in age between Oprah and King is about 1 year.

Dawn may not be jealous of Oprah but most women I know are. After most women hit 40, sex drive goes down, they don't feel sexy enough to be in a sexual relationship, nor are they sexually attracted to the limp old penis of their middle aged grey haired prostate dysfunctional husbands who by the way are fantasizing about other women anyway whether you realize it or not. Most women would kill to have the kind of female bond with another woman that trancends sexuality, but sadly marriage and family gets in the way and by then its too late. Oprah has her Godkids through Gayle, a stepdaughter through Stedman, and adopted orphans in Africa, and if she's still interested in a little sex she has Steadman-but to be honest, after all the sex she had in her teens and twenties, I really think she's moved on. Not to mention that since the divorrce settlement of BET founder Bob Johnson, Oprah's the only black billionaire in the world, twice as rich as any black man on Earth. She's also the most influential woman on Earth. I would love to be Oprah.

Now we are starting to see some intelligent input, and for those who think people who put comments in on these blog are silly maybe its time for you to have some fun to.

Dawn never accused Oprah of hiding her sexuality. Read the last line of the article. Sexuality aside, the woman is full of crap. She's not accusing Oprah of being a self-loathing homosexual.

The real reason Oprah won't marry Stedman is to keep alive the hope she may someday marry Deepak Chopra.

You know it's true.

We all know that it's true.

Or the Dalai Lama.

These most recent comments are very gratifying to read. It's not that I hate Oprah or think she's a vile person, I just don't subscribe to the whole "Cult of Oprah" phenomenon that's sweeped the nation for some time now.

I like to think for myself - I have no issue with people offering their views, but their views should not replace your own views. She's just some lady - she's not the freaking messiah.

Yes, and it's nice to see no derogatory remarks about Oprah's eyebrows...yet.

Hmmm, MCH, I had better go in for a closer inspection.

Dawn.... To have so much dislike for someone yet know so much about this person and then proclaim you are in an Elite Minority that doesn't like what this person stands for is very very hypocritical. To imply you are better then people who you have never met because of a talk show you supposedly don't watch. You are just as bad as what you accuse Oprah of being.

I agree with Sherry (Comment #43)...Your use of vulgarity in your writing proves that you have no respect...and affirms your "tackiness" as in your PHOTO...

By the way, a person does not have to be demeaning and outrageous to be HONEST and interesting.

Really Donna, I had no idea. Thanks for your insightful comment.

I'm more concerned with Studman, I mean Stedman. Is he gay? If so, I want a date. Moreover, I want an engagement ring. He's hot.

Where and how did this rumor start? Has anybody seen Oprah and Gayle in a compromising position, or is it just because they are so close? Finally, is it unusual for two women to be that close without being gay, or am I the only crazy person in America? Please help!

You know who I'm the most jealous of? Eric. That photo of Dawn is hot!

Whether Oprah is gay or not is nobody's business.This is still America,isn't it ?,where you can be what you want and screw who you want,especially when you are the only black female billionnaire in the whole wide world.
Deep down,people are just jealous and out for blood.

Person who wrote this slanderous article, regarding Oprah, froths-off again with her deluded & deranged comments towards yet another good human being. Look-out if you are a good sort...you could be the next target of attack.

Interesting how there's a "Personal attacks are not allowed" listed in the "Please read our comment policy" here...yet it's OKAY for D.O. to personally attack whom pleases..."Oprah."

Full-stop...from Dawn Olsen's BEHAVIOR=tone/slanderous 'Oprah' remarks...obviously just reflects D.O. has deep personal unresolved own issues, whereby anytime her attacking of other's... really IS all about herself.

Peace & Love,
Jack

I live in South Africa, and over here people are crazy about Oprah and Dr. Phil.

I personally also do not like her and think she is very arrogant and self-centered.

Just look at her "Favourite Things" show?!?! You have to be extremely rich to own all that stuff.

But what irritates me the most is when she tries to speak in this southern accent trying to connect with the little people.

Dawn, i am part of the minority and I am proud of it. Thanks for writing this, people need to read this.

It wouldn't surprise me if she was gay or bi-sexual. I think when you release a statement such as she did talking about there is not a word in our culture... I felt it as a sort of a cover-up without lying. It's very plausible that she could be gay or bi-sexual, since people who were molested can find themselves drawn toward the same sex and turned of by the opposite sex for what has been done to them. Steadman can be a beard or someone who is there to hide her sexuality. Being gay is something that can ruin a career such as her's and especially can be difficult for her in the black community where it's much more difficult to be gay (from what I have heard).
If she is or isn't it's no big deal, I think if she were to admit it she would still be envied and still have huge number's, because women are much more understanding and would be able to get past her sexuality. This blog I don't feel is all that bad and when you put it out there such as Oprah did, you should expect doubter's as well as cynics. Look at Nell Carter she was secretly dating a woman and the press didn't no about it until her unfortunate death. Being gay in the American Society is something that is looked down upon and people can be treated as if they are murderers. There is so many reason's not to come out and so many reason's stay in the closet. At least she's a kind hearted person and seems to have her head on straight so this little issue will most likely go away until rumor's of her getting married will circulate(of course with the heading "to prove she's straight").

It seems like the issue Dawn and others have here is not really with Oprah but with the fact that there are so many people who appear to "buy" everything Oprah has to sell when they have nothing but contempt for the product Oprah is marketing (namely, herself). The bottom line is that this is about judging others for what they choose to like and who they choose to listen to. Some people seem to have decided that attacking a large group of undefined individuals who watch a T.V. show or read a magazine is far less satisfying than attacking the source of the show and magazine. Life is too short to judge people on such inconsequential things and, in the end, you'll like yourself less for being so angry about something so unimportant.

You're mad that people love something you hate. This seems a pointless waste of energy. If you don't like how Oprah sells herself, don't buy what she offers. If you get hung up on trying to dissuade others from buying it, you're just in for a lot of frustration and wasted effort.

Orchid, it would be easy to ignore Oprah, something I have done for many years now, but when you have loved ones being taken advantage and made to feel inferior because they don't live up to Oprah's idea of what's chic and cool, then it becomes personal.

I don't like slippery snakes lulling people into feeling good or bad about themselves through false pretenses.

There is an emotional component of homosexuality, as well as the sexual part of it. Many who prefer the company of the same sex are emotional homosexuals, but don't touch body parts. Priests and athletes come to mind, as well as career soldiers. Very hard to label closeness as one thing or another. I love Oprah and think of her as a great communicator. This is from going back to her early days when women wouldn't even watch her because her words "threatened" their men so much. You wouldn't see a guy in the audience and that was the mens' loss. Not so now and I rejoice for those men who have gotten positive things in their lives from dropping the racist, sexist thoughts and actions that kept them from listening to this woman for so long. The show, as well as Oprah herself, has evolved and helped the world of women AND men if you look at the big picture. I cringe too when a make over show (foo foo shows I call them) or other fluff subject is on Harpo's schedule. But I realize not everyone has my tastes. How arrogant that I would think so. Just after I mumble at the TV and turn it off that day, Harpo comes up with a great, meaningful show the next day. I suspect many in the media biz, including the starter of this "thread" are jealous of Oprah, the money, the power, and her many friends. Admit it, she is one awesome broad babies! Thank goodness her supporters outnumber the grumblers. Like any friend, you won't agree with all she says and does. Live with that huh? Be glad Oprah found her way to the communications biz. It was no accident and it serves a purpose in this universe that has only been good. I love her and am very proud of her.

Dawn, if you don't care about Oprah's sexuality, why on earth is t that all but TWO paragraghs talk about gays or sexuality.

What are you up to Dawn. Sounds like Playa' Hatin' to me. Mine isn't good enough, big enough, shiny enough, so I'll hate on someone else. That way I can at least draw attention to my miserable life. That's what it sounds like to me.

True dat topcat, I'm just playa hatin.

Dawn, Comment# 78. Maybe rather then focusing on what Oprah is doing maybe you should help the people tht are so weak that they can be brought down by a television show, and if you care so much about peoples well being then why would you be mocking the way someone writes. You are a very dark person and maybe people need to stop reading everything you write, you never know we all may start to feel inferior and not at all good enough to be on the same blog as you.

Really Dawn, you got to get a life. I guess you wouldn't be satisfied unless and until the Big O! drops down to using deeze and dats. I could understand you better if I could see where you might have some pecuniary gain with this madness, but you've just introduced some fake S*** to start some more s***. Stop this baffoonery and give us some real nasty cheese, my dear.

I meant to tell you the other day how much I loved this article, Dawn. As an Oprah hater, I don't get what it matters if she's a gay, crossdressing nun who's into watersports and sushi. People put way too much importance into what she says. I'm actually sort of surprised it's taken this long for such a rumor to surface. I would have thought she'd have jumped on this particular publicity generating stunt a few years ago. After all, she IS rather infamous for all her "oh, that totally happened to me, too" proclamations.

Dawn, I might do a Ph.D in Oprahnology, too! It sounds groovy.

Well pals, I am just annoyed with all those bruhaha about "authentic self" cum "genuine person" yada yada yaada preached by Miss O.

Now I am feeling like a billionaire for having a normal life with normal relationship with normal person with a lot of normal people friends. It seems that being normal is so expensive ... that Miss O cannot afford it.

Coco

i like your picture :)

Gay, straight or pan-sexual, face it -- Oprah's one rich bitch. God bless her.

I wonder if Elton John can sue her for copywrite infrindgement on his act?

Dawn I think you wrote this article just to get attention. To call Oprah disingenuous is unfair. Do you know her? Close friends are not all that rare. Get one for yourself,then you would have less time to write such vicious articles.

Good Googa Mooga People! Who the hell cares about Oprah or Howard Stern!!! And by the way Dawn--they both exploit people and their dilemmas and situations. Your trying to say that Oprah is "fake" and Howard Stern isn't is like the "pot calliing the kettle black." Girl--get a grip!!! Your tirade against Oprah also sort of shows me that you're just a silly ole bigoted white woman that can't stand to see successful black females exert the type of power and authority that Oprah's does. Get a grip--it's a new day baby---me thinks your "redneck" is showing!!!!

Once again the public slides by without having to accept responsibility. It is not Oprah's fault that the world (the good old USA in particular) is full of gullible people. Her claim to "wisdom" is not necessarily in education but experience. She has been through a lot and has come out on top, but I for one find her show full of pablum and not much meat; however, she was incredible in "The Color Purple". As far as her sexuality being none of anyone's business, she made it everyone's business when she published her statement. I think friendship is one of the great blessings in life and would have thought nothing of her's and Gayle's had she not put it out there for the world to read. All in all, there is entirely too much celebrity worship in America. Dr. Phil would not have succeeded had it not been for the "adoring" public. And giving away "stuff" is a sure-fire way to win friends and influence people in our culture. It seems everyone wants something for nothing.

dawn you're awesome and i completely agree. oprah's got something of a cult following going on ... but i find her mostly cold and insincere. is she gay? who cares. not me. i don't think that was your point anyway. other than perhaps her fantastic taste in shoes, there is nothing of hers that i desire to have ... her "wisdom" and "insight" are mostly cliches ... i think she should just be honest about who she is. i don't think she ever has been. she owes her followers at least that much.

I am not crazy about Oprah myself. I think she is very self centered, and rude to her guests(including Gayle).....always interrupting them. She is the mesiah, the almighty, and the know-it-all. However, Dawn should have focused on the real issue. The article should be titled "world according to Oprah", or "Dawn hates Oprah", or something like that. Half of the article talks about every other aspect of Oprah's life. Plus, no evidence of her being gay was cited in the article.

I think she munches carpet.

I think she eats @ the Y.

Oh she's not gay- that is the least of her problems. She is gullible and starstruck. How many houses does she have now? She better not talk to us about the environment until she is down to one condo at least! She believes everything any movie star says to her. I personally feel a little sorry for her- anyone with an ego big enough to think an entire store like Hermes needs to open up for her just because she drives by at closing, well, that speaks volumes. Do not crap on Oprah's cake!!!!!!! EVER.

I have been saying for sometime now how I no longer can stand Oprah and the way she puts people down these days. Yes, she does do some good in the world, like her Oprah for Africa project, whatever it is called, and trying to help people on occasion, but I think mostly she is just so full of herself these days. I used to enjoy her show years ago, but now it just makes me sick. She puts down people who don't fall into her ideal body types. So, she has lost weight (and gained it back again repeatedly) big deal, that is her issue, she doesn't have to put it on everyone else and put everyone down who isn't at their 'ideal' weight, just because she hated herself when she wasn't there.

Also, if she doesn't care if people are gay or not, then why did she call them "vile rumors" when she spoke of people calling her gay. If being gay was okay, why were the rumors considered vile, and just not false? False, would have been a better word, vile sounds like there is something wrong with being gay, which to me sounds like she is being hypocritical and homophobic.

I lost respect for Oprah quite sometime ago. I wish she would come back down to reality and remember where she came from and how she felt when she was one of us 'little people'.

Another thing I can't stand about Oprah is how she always toots her own horn. The fund she started for Africa has her name on it, why? My thoughts were for self-promotion at first, then maybe that people might be more apt to donate to it as well if it had her name on it, but I think if it didn't have her name on it, people who cared about the cause would still donate to it.

Showing us about all these luxury parties she attends on her show, what is the purpose of that? Do people really enjoy those shows or is she shoving her wealth in the face of those who can't even dream to that extreme?

Her favorite things??? Were they her favorite things when she was poor? What were her favorite things when she first started out?? I remember watching that show one time and seeing the pants she listed, then looking them up on the internet and seeing they cost over a hundred dollars and thinking, lol, how many pairs of pants could I get for that price? Probably about 3 to 5 pairs at Walmart, lol.

Okay, I could go on and on about things I no longer respect about Oprah, but I'm sure those of you who love her are already writing your blogs bashing me now.

What I'd really like to see is her redeem herself, rather than continue down the road of self-promotion and sticking her issues of weight down everyone's throat, not everyone can afford a personal chef and trainer, instead of showing us what you have, try sharing what you have with your fellow Americans.

Dawn, I was glad to see in writing what I've been saying for a while now. Thanks.

Hasn't anyone ever had a boss (or a family member) like Oprah: powerful and rich. You do as you are told in order to keep your job. You listen to their stupid jokes, unsolicited advice and accept their crappy gifts at Xmas to get along. When you hear rumors about them, you reply, "Really? I didn't know." You don't fuel the flames, act surprised, confirm or deny because you need the $ and have a family to feed -- just bide your time until you can do better. Ophah is a machine selling an "O" product. You can either buy it or ignore it. It's best to open our eyes, see through the hype and find some joy in your own little world. Dawn writes what the media doesn't say out loud because they are afraid of the wrath of "O." Glad Dawn is not.

By the way, I'll buy her magazine when someone else's pic is on the cover.

Why are peolple so jealous? Oprah has made everything on her ownand she is proud of that and so would you if you were in her shoes.
If people don't like Oprah don't buy her magazine or watch her show, if it is so true that so many people don't like her then why do people write as though they have known her all her life.
Oprah is catering to rich white female audience and like any person in the media they cater to who ever makes them the most money.

Dawn's comments are less an informed opinion and more about petty spitefulness. The very reasons she lists as proof of Oprah's "lack of discipline" and/or "dysfunction" are in fact, indications of Oprah's genuine heart. She is human. Plain and simple. An extraordinary human being, certainly.

Dawn hates herself. She is unable to accept others for that reason. When you are comfortable with yourself and your failings, you have no reason to criicize someone who has not hurt you.

Take a tip, Dawn. Take a good, long look at the mirror; the hate you feel for Oprah? Its origin is there.

There is a saying which goes like this: out of the mouth speaks the heart. What you say, (or write) tells more about you. Discerning people can see this.

Dawn, maybe your intentions were different but your article sounds like it's full of a blind and entirely subjective hatred for another human being (which is just asinine as blind obsession on the other end of the spectrum). A more objective and level-headed criticism would be far more convincing to those deluded Oprah-worshippers! Whether Oprah's full of crap or not, the woman's been deceiving and/or inspiring so many people for all these years after a past like that! - now that's brilliant!
If everyone just thought like this there'd be no wars.

Oprah Winfrey Proclaims She's Not Gay
Who cares? Most people who really aren't gay would ignore such rumors, secure in their knowledge of the truth,"getting real" what in you closet?

Maybe Oprah feels that if she doesn't say anything people will get worse,and I'm sure Oprah would tell us if she was gay. I mean look at Rosie and Ellen,their careers weren't affected by anything,so what should Oprah be worried about. When she's ready(if she is gay)she'll tell us. I mean...can you imagine them 2 getting it on...sorry,but I can't,and if I can't,then they're not gay. Oprah's a pimp,she can get whoever she wants. I just think Stedman is a golddigger. Okay I'm gonna stop before Oprah sends one of her lifeless minions to get me. But Oprah isn't gay...Oprah Winfrey for 08!

Self-centered? Maybe,I would be too. Queen of all media,multi-billionaire,ruler of the universe...nothing to be ashamed about is there? I'm sure you guys would be the sameway if you were her. You guys are just pointing out the bad things,look at what else she is doing. Building homes for Katrina Victims,has her own charity,building a school in Africa,Inspiring millions of women(and some men),all over the world,hmm...yah she really sucks @ss. So what if she wants to treat herself to a couple of houses,and cars,it's what filthy rich celebrities do!!!

Gosh, I am always surprised at how mean spirited people can be. What's wrong with Oprah? At least she is trying to be a good person. She's only human. Cut her some slack. I never watch her show because it's not my taste,but I like her spirit. It's not easy to get out of poverty and oppression and disadvantage and she's done it. Her story is inspiring. What were African- American women doing 200 years ago? Her success is a miracle a wonderful story of triump over adversity. I don't understand the need to nit pick and dissect her. As you go through life keep your eye on the bagel not on the hole: Life is like a bagel. Does it matter that Oprah has holes?We all have holes.If you have to complain why not complain against Governments that spend billions on weapons to wage war agaisnt innoscent poor women and children. Oprahs not investing in nuclear war,germ war,chemical war,so many evil things rich people could do,shes not doing. If you had the salary she has I think it would be normal to be self-centered etc.,I think she behaves like no other rich person; she does try to connect with people and stay grounded.Name one super rich who behaves better? Most super rich behave sooo snooty. We loved Princes Diana because she tried to stay connected to herself and the people.It's got to be tough to deal with so much.Most of us can't imagine working as much as I imagine she works yet she still manages to hold onto values stay sane and care. Most super rich pollute themselves and become degraded shes not doing that. She is trying to set a good example. She deserves respect.

Oprah really trys to do good thinks with her popularity. I think the woman is great and NO she does not have to be gay in my book to be great!

DonPato

where can you get the one who publish the book?

I don't care what you say i don't believe oprah is gay

I am a guy and I like to watch Oprah. I have learned many things from her show, but she has become more focused on herself lately, she does take over conversations, and she shows us these huge weddings and parties and tells us to do them on a smaller scale, lol. But I say you only see in others what's in yourself. All of us in some way have Oprah's traits but without the money for them to be highlighted. I like Howard Stern too, though he's an idiot and uses people just like Oprah. I like them both and take from them who they are and what I don't want I ignore it. I know that my world is not their world, but I can learn something or laugh at something and turn the TV off if its annoying. The article points out good things, but it also points to us as a nation and a people and how far we all have to go to see a better society. Thanks Dawn! Dawn's pic is kinda cute, lol.

I wish Oprah was gay, for a 50 something year old woman she is hot. I'm 19 and I'd tap that, and Gayle too. That woman looks good.

Not to sound nasty but if I had the chance I WOULD DEFINATELY BANG OPRAH. Cuz she's looking very tempting WOW.

I suck those big ole Oprah tits anytime while my girlfriend made her juices flow. Then we'd switch places. I'd be Oprah's Ho anytime.

i don't care if oprah winfrey is gay or not; why should it matter? I just want to see her boobs!

Oprah is self absorbed, a self appointed important person and thanks only herself for her success, what about the fans? What about Chicago and the support she's been given.

How can I get in touch with Gail

Oprah is not disingenuous, arrogant, self-centered, or a raging hypocrite. I dont even get why or how you could say such things. She invites tons of people to her show to talk to them, showcase their talents and such. She gives away so much stuff its not even funny. Shes helping people with AIDS in africa, the people in new orleans who suffered from the hurricane, shes building schools in south africa, shes getting child predators off the streets. I know a lot of self centered people and lady, that doesnt sound like one to me. and how is she even a hypocrite!? I think you should be ashamed of your self for even writing this ridiculous article and quite frankly I think YOU'RE full of crap!

p.s. too all the lesbians and bis and guys, please stop saying such disgusting sexual comments about Oprah. Shes Oprah for gods sake!

After reading Dawn's article and about 50 comments... I have reached several conclusions of my own. That 80% of you are full of shit!

A person in the spotlight, that provides open dialogue can and does reveal their character. You don't have to "hang out" to know them!

Case in point, how many of you retards have had your Congress members over for tea and crumpets? None to a few I suspect, yet you blindly vote for them! So yes, you DON'T KNOW THEM EITHER!!!

The TRUTH? Journalist have stopped telling the truth decades ago... it is all about newspaper and mag sells... the whole truth is not important, sounds creative liberty with editing power... just sprinkle in the truth. Some of you self-righteous bullshitters wouldn't know the f'n truth if it bit you in the ASS!

Dawn wrote from her thoughts and feelings, REGARDLESS if anyone agrees with her style or not. You don't have to read it and you didn't have to comment either! You did it because it's your right, just LIKE HERS!

No, I never liked Oprah - something smells like shit when it comes to some of her advice, thoughts, interviews and words she chooses to share. I don't care if she is at home humping cows! But when she chooses to provide "entertainment" (what a crock of shit that comment was) she became part of the public domain!

Deal with it people!

Oh and that dumbass that said "I hope she sues you over your blog!" you need to switch to DECAFF, BACK OFF THE SUGAR AND GET A REAL LIFE!

Does Oprah have a boyfriend now? Where is Stedman?

Since your comment about Oprah was so ridiculous and a lot of these comments about your comment are also ridiculous, I feel the need to make a ridiculous comment here too: YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A RACIST, who like Hittler, is dying inside for seeing a single, much older black woman being so much more powerful than you and your entire family will ever be!!!!
Thank God, you don't have the power of speech like that ass-whole had, so, nobody here is going to start the 3rd WW because of your hatred towards Oprah!..
Get a life! Grow up! You are a fan of one of the most disgusting human beings like Howard Stern(whom has nothing of humane in him, I shall add!)! He has constantly denegrated women in his shows and for you (a woman) to say you hate Oprah and you love this guy, that my friend, says a lot about your character!
You hate your-self and that is the only reason why you'd be hating on someone like Oprah. She gives support to women and is not afraid of her feminine power. You, in other hand, waste your time talking shit about someone who could well be helping you in your future!.. Think about that, hater!..

Dawn, you are so jealous and hateful? There is nothing Oprah has done to deserve such ridiculous comments. She has given millions upon millions away to those in need. Thats not enough for you? What have you done to better those around you? I'd like to see a list of your charitable contributions. When most wealthy people hoard all there millions and billions to themselves you are hating on the one (of few) who care enough to give theres away! Many women out there do need someone to tell them its OK to be strong. If you don't then don't watch the show. Its that simple. But don't put down those who appreciate what she has to say.

Oprah who uplifts or Stern who dehumanizes women! you all choose Stern, Stay true to the trailer part way.

Do you hate Gandhi too?! .. funny no white people ever did anything good enough to follow, just death and destruction on a global scale. Good thing there are more minorities in the world. Hitler!! Yes Hitler and Stern good people.

You hate someone who has built with her own money a school in South Africa for hundreds of kids who lived in utter poverty. And will be building schools throughout Africa Asia and the Middle East. And you hate that same someone who created a Angel network that has built over 60 SCHOOLS worldwide. Oh yeah shes a horrible woman. And what has Howard stern done? a Jewish racist, who degrades woman?

Oprah has built with her own money a school in South Africa for hundreds of kids who lived in utter poverty. And will be building schools throughout Africa Asia and the Middle East. And you hate that same someone who created a Angel network that has built over 60 SCHOOLS worldwide. Oh yeah shes a horrible woman. And what has Howard stern done? a Jewish racist, who degrades woman? Better yet what have you done?

What an amazing chain of blather. May as well jump in with my own contribution. The original post makes a lot of inflammatory statements, but gives no concrete examples to support the argument. For instance, if you think Oprah is full of crap, give us a bullet list of actual examples. Perhaps we will agree with you.

Speculating about someone's sexual orientation while making scathing repartee about her long-time relationship? A pompous and pointless waste of words. I don't live with Oprah, and the state of her personal relationships is her own row to hoe. Very few of us have the idyll going on behind closed doors, eh?

I am disappointed in Oprah THE SHOW as of the past several years, because I think it too often glorifies greed: with the super-giveaway shows, the fashion segments, etc., all interspersed with shows like the terrible problem of personal debt. There is a major inconsistency there. I believe that Oprah the PERSON has done some truly wonderful things for other people. AND I believe she has become immeshed in her own public image. If I had her billions I cannot say the same thing would not happen to me.

People, she is just a human being, like all of us yammering away here. We wake up every morning and stumble through the gift of another day on earth. Sometimes what we do shines, and sometimes it doesn't. I don't know about any of you, but I have too much on my own plate to spend time going off about someone else's plate.

I guess everyone forgot what Oprah's program was like before she became the self-help guru.

Its unfortunate that a lot of black women are cast as either highly promiscuous/ Overly sexual (Janet Jackson), completlely mad, or gay. Throughout history black women have come to lean on an depend on themselves and the support of their girlfriends. It is western media who insists on portraying us as prostitutes of one making or another. I don't believe Oprah is gay for one minute. Oprah, you rock.(Congrats on the OWN network)

I don,t find anything wrong with opra. Look at all the things she has done for people. Yes she does think of her slef but who doesen,t . We all do at some time or another. keep up the good work because you have made a lot of people happy. and I think that is great.

Oprah is for us what we each project onto her, as we do anyone we perceive with our own lense. Don't try to change the screen, change the projector and then whatever we see will change, but only for the one viewing their own set of values. We're all one, according to quantum physics, and they still don't know the origin of any of it. Projection always follows denial.

The following is an excerpt from Wikipedia's entry on Oprah

Despite the occasional media controversy, best-selling biographer Kitty Kelley, known for making scandalous allegations of such celebrated figures as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Reagan, Elizabeth Taylor and the Bush family, stated that two months into researching Winfrey, she and her staff have been unable to uncover a single nasty rumor or story: "So far, I don't see anything negative on this woman. I think she's a real icon."[118]

I tried to hate Oprah by the way, but just found it was my own unresolved self hatred and Oprah is an easy target.
-Denny

I f Oprah has done any good and any of you knowof it, shegot paid.

With cameras rolling she went to Katrina. She is a male-bashing misandrist. She attempts to uplift women at the expense of men.

Money has changed her.feminism is a cultural and politocaldevice that allows unattractive masculine looking women to go mainstream.

Poor Dawn. Keep on blogging maybe in your next life you will be rich, famous and respected.

I have read several comments on this blog -some I agree with and some not. The fact of whether Oprah is gay or not should be a non-subject to discuss. The more important thing to me is that she is a very powerful woman and should be mindful of what and who she endorses especially in her book club. I do not object to self-help books, however some authors portray themselves as experts on how we should live our lives. We have had that book around for awhile - - it is called the BIBLE. Yes there are many interpretations of the holy book, but the wannabes (even though God and Bible are not mentioned) take a lot of their sage advice straight from the Bible. I believe no man nor woman should put themselves above
God. The Bible plainly states how to find your inner self and to have peace and harmony in your life, that book has endured for 2000 years, so why do we need to buy these people's books who's creditials might be suspect or new age or getting in touch with ones self. Sure, it makes them a lot of money and for people who have never read the Bible, say hey, this is easy! Those old men who wrote the OT and NT were illerate anyway, yet it has endured through the centuries. It is really very simple, take the time to read it. You will find your inner self and have a better life.
Carolyn Perlowski

Those old men who wrote the OT and NT were illerate anyway...

Isn't that something of a contradiction in terms?

Dawn, you sound envious. How do you kmnow that YOUR truth IS the truth. Couldn't Oprah be telling the truth?

"I find her arrogant", yet "count myself among [a] small, elite minority."

You are, indeed, very humble.

Oh, and you also "do object to [her] hypocrisy."
No hypocrisy at all on your side. No-sir-e-bob.

I must be in a minority, because I don't like her at all. I find her unbearably smug and condesending. Do you ever look closely at the expression on her face? She looks like she is getting a whiff of something that smells bad. I know that she has done amazing things and I admire her for that. Just don't like her.

The woman is #1 in the weshow.com list for the most rich female celebs. She´s great and people try to make her suffer just for envy

I don't understand why people asks the same question million times.Oprah do not lie, she do not have to lie.If she is gay,why in this day and age when it is so accepted to be gay will she lie for it?
I am also very close with my close friends,I understand where she come from.YOU CAN HAVE SAME SEX FRIEND WITHOUT SEXXXXXXXXX.IT IS NORMAL.
Lonely,friendless,envies,miserable will never understand this friendship,becuse they will not have this opportunity.

The ego wants to be looked at. Writing a polemical article, as making sensationnal shows, are a one and same thing : a mean to that.

And only an ego can judge another ego !

Where there is judgement, there is no love.

There is no love in this article 't seems, and a lot of judgments.

The way to come back to love is to accept the ego, wherever it is, "c-à-d" in ourselves.

Love.

Hey ! Can you imagine what I found today - the day I found this article and left a comment on it?

This. I thought: "so appropriate to this article!"

And if it is not today that you read this comment, you may know it was the lesson 196 of ACIM - you find it in the archives of this webpage.

Love

im sorry to say this but this article is a pain to read.
id like to point out some things a writer of an article just shouldnt write. as provocant they can be sometimes you broke a couple of nonspoken rules there

"But, there are those who don't buy it - and I count myself among that small, elite minority"
so basically what youre saying is "if you like oprah youre dumb. i am not dumb because i hate her" <-disingenuous, arrogant, self-centered, and a raging hypocrite we can include all those cute little words you just carefully collected on your own shall we?

secondly an articlewriter may question somebodys sexuality if they have samples/acts that speak against a statement... not out of sheer guessing.
and usually these are your average gossip mags and cheap newspapers.
if it doesnt matter to you then why -do- you
care so much about somebodys sexuality to write an article about it?

lastly you included so many personal opinions and even your own persona it makes you wonder. articlewriters see an article as a job not as a personal diary. in other words open your eyes and try to shape and own life that doesnt include watching TV talkshows all day youre not supposed to like...?

YOUR AN IDIOT U JUST JEALOUS THAT OPRAH IS BETTER AND RICHER THAN U, COULD U BE A BIGGER HATER

LOLWTF.

OPRAH IS THE BEST...YOU'RE JUST JEALOUS.

PLIZ if u don't av proof don't waste time. Rather make a difference in one person's life than trying to be busy not minding ur own bussiness.Don't do that again.If its true what are u going to do about it? OR YOU WANT TO BE GAY YOUSELF AND SO ARE TRYING TO SEE HOW PEOPLE WILL RESPOND IF U START BY LYING ABOUT BEAUFIFUL OPRAH? tOUGH LUCK.

oprah is not gay. she is a living saint. come to think of it, have wondered how she's able to have the heart to give out all those big in almost all her T.V talk. you know i have always wished that i will be in her show one day and receive my own. i am a young woman living in eastern part of nigeria. i am a big fan of Oprah. i always watch her shows and also buy her O magazine. i love everything about her. no wonder she and Gayel are so close. she doesnt aloow anyhthig to bother her. her reaction to the article is quite in order. she doesnt have to allow any unscuplous elents to destroy what she has spent her lifetime to build. i know my comment is a little bit late, its only now that am able to use the net free of charge that i saw this article. i couldnt help but wonder about the motive behind this write-up. why do whites like and always want to destroy very rich and famous blacks. always wanting to pull them down. it is not our fault that we are very much talented and blessed by the supernatural. more greese to your elbow my lovely O

I think there is always a possibility, but it is unlikely that Oprah is gay. I think she is just too into herself. I think she worships at the alter of Oprah. She even has the new Church of Oprah. She was attending the hateful Rev. Wright church, but for business reasons and fear of tithing, decided not to attend. So, she formed her own religion that consists of a mirror. Gayle is the Assistant Minister and runs the collection plate. BTW, I think it would do everyone well to stop drinking the Kool Aid they serve there. Seems it has a lot of calories and makes you have difficulty thinking for yourself. Time to turn this show off. Actually, it was time a long time ago.