Page's new memoir, Pageboy, recounts incidents of homophobia and transphobia in the actor's life
That is, in fact, what the chapter of the book is called—“Famous A—hole At A Party”—and it involved said asshole, described as an “acquaintance,” coming up to Page and saying, “You aren’t gay. That doesn’t exist. You are just afraid of men.” The man in question then followed that comment up with one that was even more aggressive and threatening, telling Page, “I’m going to f—k you to make you realize you aren’t gay.
You can hear more takeaways from Page’s book—including his deep love for former co-stars Catherine Keener and Kristen Wiig—over at
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