I grew up in a very conservative town where being openly gay was dangerous, Colfer explained.
However, Colfer noted that he was told to keep his own sexuality a secret.
So I hid for a little bit, he said.
Chris Colfer on ‘Glee’.FOX Image Collection via Getty
I cant hide it.
And they said, Dont worry.
As long as you never address it, youll be rewarded for it in the end.
In the end, Colfer decided to come out after an encounter with a young fan at aGleeevent.
I may never get to play a superhero, he said.
