Send in the Clown! the Saturday Night Live Veteran Once Played a Fey Man in a Sweater and Is Now Poised to Run for the U.S. Senate. His New Documentary God Spoke Charts the Rise of a Liberal Hero

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Let's get this out of the way. Is Stuart Smalley gay?

I don't know! That's a really good question ... and don't think that wasn't the honest answer. I've never discussed whether he is or not. I think I know, but it's never been the issue. It's all about codependency.

What were you thinking when you saw this federal gay marriage amendment going up for yet another vote?

Well, I thought it was cynical. Like everything they do.

In your opinion, what can gays do to help their own cause?

I think one thing would be to let people know that in, like, 37 states someone can be fired for being gay. There are still no laws [or protections] on the …