Neil Patrick Harris Says He Is Gay

The Associated Press
Friday, November 3, 2006; 10:36 PM

LOS ANGELES -- Neil Patrick Harris is gay and wants to quell any rumors to the contrary. "(I) am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest," Harris tells People magazine's Web site.

The 33-year-old actor said he was motivated to disclose his sexuality because of recent "speculation and interest in my private life and relationships."


In this Aug. 19, 2006 file photo, Actor Neil Patrick Harris arrives for the Creative Arts Emmy Awards  in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, file)
In this Aug. 19, 2006 file photo, Actor Neil Patrick Harris arrives for the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, file) (Chris Carlson - AP)

Harris stars on the CBS comedy "How I Met Your Mother." He started on TV as a teen, playing the namesake doctor on the series "Doogie Howser, M.D."

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