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Angelakos has talked openly about his bipolar disorder, depression, and alcoholism; he has also talked about deeply loving Kristy Mucci, the woman he married.
“It’s pretty amazing how often my life can be condensed into a very-easy-to-rattle-off monologue,” Angelakos said, before any mention of his sexuality.
Angelakos said he first felt conflicted about his sexuality around age 20, but tried to forget about it because he was in a world of “Dudes in bands talking about girls.” He also talked about having no gay role models growing up, a deathly fear of AIDS, a wonderful relationship with a woman, and a profound amount of self-hatred.
More than anything Angelakos talked about stories: the ones he told to himself, the ones that the public told about him, and the ones that belong in both categories.
“It’s amazing how often my life can be condensed into a very-easy-to-rattle-off monologue,” Angelakos said.
“You can’t be buying all these things that people are saying about you, all these narratives,” Angelakos remembered her saying.