Jake Shears is 'proud' to be an example to gay teenagers
Jake Shears is 'proud' to be an example to gay teenagers added: 1 Jan 2011 // by: newsdesk Email this story Printable version The Scissor Sisters frontman had strong role models when he was coming to terms with his sexuality and is hopeful he can do the same for other people. He said: "I'm proud to be that. I know what it's like to be a teenager, and what it's like to come out, and the difficulties of it all. And how it feels to be in school and be bullied. "When I read about suicides and gay teenagers it's so tragic. I don't think teenagers realise that it actually does get better. The minute you're done with high school your life gets better. "If I'm the go-to for new gays, and if I can be someone that gay teenagers can look at as someone who's happy and who has made a good life for himself, then that's great. "I ...