Talk:Michael Feinstein

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[edit] Sexuality

I don't think his homosexuality is so notable to his life and art as to be included in the intro of his article. If he were a well known LGBT activist, it would be a different matter, but I feel uncomfortable as it currently stands. Should other articles start with saying the subjects are hetrosexual? Gareth E Kegg 17:24, 23 October 2006 (UTC)

That's not really the point. This article is a mess and a work in progress. I'm working on expanding it, and that blurb about his homosexuality is both factual and appropriate for the article--and it needs to go somewhere. At least give me until the {{cleanup}} template is off. --Adamrush 17:32, 23 October 2006 (UTC)

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'''Michael Feinstein''' ([[September 7]] [[1956]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[singer]], [[pianist]] and [[Coming out|out]] [[homosexuality|homosexual]].<ref name="advocate">{{cite news |first = Marc S. |last = Malkin |authorlink = |author = |coauthors = |title = Feinstein's fine times |url = http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1589/is_1999_Nov_9/ai_57155940 |format = |work = Advocate, The |publisher = Liberation Publications, Inc. |pages = |page = |date = 1999-11-09 |accessdate = 2006-10-22 |language = }}</ref> He is one of the most acclaimed interpreters credited with renewing the popularity of the repertoire known as the [[Great American Songbook]].