That said , I know that there 's a pragmatic purpose and power in numbers and visibility -- and that gay role models are as important as ever . Writer Stephanie Fairyington says she 's felt conflicted about Cooper 's perspective on his sexuality . As a writer , Fairyington understands Cooper 's not wanting to become the story . As a gay youth , Cooper found she lacked role models . She hopes Cooper 's coming out encourages gay people to be proud of their identity .
Writer Stephanie Fairyington says she 's felt conflicted about Cooper 's perspective on his sexuality . As a writer , Fairyington understands Cooper 's not wanting to become the story . As a gay youth , Cooper found she lacked role models . She hopes Cooper 's coming out encourages gay people to be proud of their identity .