Yes, yes, it's hard to believe that the man who played one of sitcomdom's most effete heterosexuals may, in fact, dig dudes, but there you have it: Blog AfterElton.com notes a recent CNN article about the "Frasier" co-star that mentions his (gasp!) male partner. And those queens brim with pride:

Whatever the cause, we want to applaud Pierce for feeling comfortable enough to have his sexuality discussed in stories about him (and on a more personal note, as a fan, I'm thrilled to have him on the team!). He's currently appearing on Broadway in his Tony-nominated role in Curtains, and I'm sure he'd love to be mobbed by his gay fans at the stage door!

There's something creepy, adorable, and wonderful all wrapped in one in that final sentence. I mean, let's be honest, who else is mobbing David Hyde Pierce's stage door? People hoping he still hangs out with that dog from the TV show?

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