ditioned gradually to accept and understand it, then it can be told should it come up. Naturally you don't go around announcing the fact thru a sound truck, it could be quite a shock to people. I do believe people's thinking should be stirred, but gently activated, so they come to realize the facts of homosexual life. If they're introduced to it gradually, they can accept it in you if they like you otherwise. I found that to be so.

Does the school board know? No.

Are teachers screened before hired?

Definitely. They're also under constant observation, being rated on performance, interest and a list of things like that.

You know what's on the rating sheet, the things you're rated on. Yes.

What would happen if a homosexual teacher swished around too much?

The swishy type of homosexual couldn't get a job, or couldn't last if he did, not in a public system. But other types do.

What other types?

The masculine type homosexual, for instance. Oh, you'd be surprised how masculine some of my gay friends are. You can't go by appearances. One's an equestrian, one's fond of a pipe. Another has a lovely wife and daughter, but he's gay. I know a sports car enthusiast. Real men, all of them, except that they prefer men's company and love. An odd thing is, the extremely masculine type man, while he wants a women for sex, prefers men otherwise. He doesn't share a woman's interests, is easily bored by women.

Do homosexuals prefer feminine type men?

No. If I wanted a girl, I'd get my-

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self a girl. When I want a man, I want him to be a man.

How about your sex life; has it been satisfactory?

Yes, I would say so. I've had to make adjustments, learn to get along, like anyone else. But everything's going smoothly now.

Do you share an apartment with a special friend? Yes.

How long have you lived together?

Three years.

That's somewhat of record for homosexuals, isn't it?

Yes, we're quite proud of the fact. You see, with a homosexual, it's something of a merit badge. Partners have no legal ties, no family, and no financial obligations to bind them. So when a couple can make a go of it together, it means something.

Do other teachers drop in, to visit you?

No. They lead their own lives. We see enough of each other during the day, so there's little of that.

Do you live near your school?

No, it's better not to, when you're a 'bachelor.' You can relax more, not having other teachers or parents of your children, living too close.

Don't you run into them, anyway?

You're bound to, no matter where you go in public. Another thing is, you don't know them, but they often know you, because the children point you out as their teacher.

Then you must act straight in public.

Always. I think most homosexuals do, that's why the public isn't very aware of them. Where a teacher's concerned, it's his responsibility to be a model citizen.

Isn't this a strain?

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