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Adam Lambert: "It Gets Better"

Filed Under (, ) by Admin on Monday, October 18, 2010

Posted at : Monday, October 18, 2010

50 comments:

Anonymous said...

Authentic
MGF

Anonymous said...

I think maybe he's sexier looking in Black & White. Nah, he's just plain sexy in anything.
PRS

Anonymous said...

Honesty is always the best policy and Adam is one of the most honest and courageous of people.It's a very empowering statement.

Anonymous said...

Still there were 4 people who didn´t like it. Even when he sends this message, he gets bullied. "who is the fruit cake". Luckily there were hundreds of positive comments. The view count crashed again. It should be over 5000 but has been 315 all day.

Eva

Anonymous said...

Adam, I always believe there is a reason behind everything. You yourself is a very strong statement and this would save some young lives and bring light and love to the needed one. So proud of you.

Anonymous said...

Love Adam. Love Adam Love Adam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

ADAM REPRESENTA AMOR, HONESTIDAD,NOBLEZA,
VALËNTIA,RESPONSABILIDAD... ES UN EJEMPLO
A SEGUIR,POR SER UNA EXCELENTE Y AUTENTICA
PERSONA.

HH.

Viva said...

I love this. So glad Adam's taking part in this campaign.

Anonymous said...

That is a very powerful and impelling message. I hope it is circulated so many victims and bullies can, hopefully, can see the cause and effect of this tragic trend and choose to change attitudes about it.

slm

Anonymous said...

Just keeping it real! Excellent message. Adamluv

Anonymous said...

Very well said, Adam!!! ♥♥♥
Speaking from your own experiences is always the most honest, authentic and heart felt. It just comes out like it is, without scripting it!!!

Anonymous said...

Yes, he does still get bullied. How cheep these disgusting "grown-ups" are that present him with these off color and degrading questions during interviews. Cheep call. You are in my heart forever Adam!!

Anonymous said...

Adam, I love you. YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION!!!

Anonymous said...

What an incredible human being...although at times I'm so amazed by his voice and showmanship talent that I do believe he's an alien, -- human's just can't be that perfect.

What an inspiration he is for all to aspire, to what YOU believe in, just by being HIMself. Courageous, positive and always uplifting, and brutally honest.

I've heard him say he did NOT have any role models to look up to with his own struggles. How hard that must have been. I'm glad that he had the love and support of his family, especially his Mom who I'd like to thank for raising such a wonderful human being. For those who don't have that support, his message to look inside and find the strength within to be who YOU are is so positive, and is expressed beautifully in the music he's written.

What a strong, beautiful spirit and loving heart he has, and is willing to share with the world. I hope anyone out there struggling with their own issues can find acceptance, support and inspiration from this incredible man...and his positive message. What a gift he is.
From the bottom of a LOT of our hearts...THANK YOU ADAM =)...
Cindy

Anonymous said...

Adam, I totally agree with you. If they don't like you because you are gay, then maybe they should stay away from you. They are the ones who are missing out. I love you, and everything you do and I do not care if you are gay. This has nothing to do with you being an entertainer.

Anonymous said...

Wanted to mention another great video in this series, the first one I've seen (maybe there are others)from a religious leader. It's Gene Robinson, the bishop of New Hampshire Episcopal Church. He says that as a gay person you dont need to leave behind religion, just find the right one! He is gay. If anyone is interested, I'll try and find where I saw it. Adamluv

Anonymous said...

People's choice left Adam's name out of their ballot lists. NO WORRIES! There is still time to add Adam's name by going to:

http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/nominations/vote.jsp?pollId=110033

Under music section catagories add his name and also very important fans can cast official votes on Twitter for Adam by tweeting:

Adam Lambert #favoritemaleartist #favoritebreakoutartist #favoritepopartist #PeoplesChoice

Every re-tweet also counts as a vote!

Anonymous said...

Anon 12:33 PM
Thanks for the link and the heads up! Much appreciated!!!

Anonymous said...

Adam, you are my hero; so inspiring with your message to help troubled teens and all people who must deal with bullies. You are a beacon of light to all of us. We love you so much.

nancdruuu2

Anonymous said...

Just came on to post about the People's Choice business - but I see Anon 12:33pm has already done so.
MGF

Anonymous said...

Could not be said better or with more honesty and sincerety. That close eye contact with the camera is so amazing. It's like he's talking to each of us individually. BTW, his message is intended for youth, but it really applies to all of us who get bullied or rediculed for who we are. Incredible articulate intelligent man. Just nothing else to be said.

Anonymous said...

Specific link for Favorite Song:
http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/nominations/vote.jsp?pollId=110035
(*Like many on the list - but a few, not so much, certainly think WWFM is worthy if some of those others are)

Specific link for Favorite Male Artist:
http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/nominations/vote.jsp?pollId=110033

Specific Link for Favorite Break OutArtist:
http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/nominations/vote.jsp?pollId=110037

Link for Favorite Pop Artist:
http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/nominations/vote.jsp?pollId=110038

*Have to put CHECK MARK in "Other" box BEFORE you can fill in "Other" box

Vote for what you want, doesn't have to be everything :)... just FYI'ing y'all.

MGF

ps. you peeps on twitter - start tweeting, I keep meaning to get on, gotta get to that!

Anonymous said...

GREAT NEWS CANADIANS!!!

SLEEPWALKER is going to be our new single!!!
Just heard about it. Just thought I wanna share this great and exciting news to all Canadians in here! Yaaaaaayyyyy!

Anonymous said...

Picture this:
If each one of Adam's fans (us) were to stand up for someone that they knew was being bullied or abused, we could have a large collective effect.
I realize that depending on the situation, it can take a lot of bravery or guts to do so, but in the end if we help someone: what a beautiful thing!
BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD.
PRS

Anonymous said...

BTW, don't mean to be pushy by leaving PC links, I just was checking out the PC site and it was quick and easy to paste links here. (I don't actually think these awards carry much clout, just my POV). Truthfully, I think something like Ryan Seacrest's AT5 is important because it potentially translates into spins and charting relevance... and those Jingle Balls cull a young audience/demographic which I also think is important, but again, just my opinion :).
MGF

Anonymous said...

Hope Ellen shows this on her show and maybe Oprah,
Jay, etc when they talk about this topic

Anonymous said...

Honest and Beautiful.

Vote for Peoople's choice for the nomination.

Anonymous said...

This is how it should be done to nominate Adam for Peoples Choice Award:

Vote for Adam Lambert under People's Choice Music Catagories. Go to the following link and Check "Other" and type "Adam Lambert". For favorite song, check "Other" and Type "Whatya Want From Me Adam Lambert":

http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/nominations/vote.jsp?pollId=110033

and for twitter tweet seperate entry:

1. Adam Lambert #maleartist #PeoplesChoice
2. Whatya Want From Me #Song #PeoplesChoice
3. Adam Lambert #breakoutmusicartist #PeoplesChoice
4. Adam Lambert #popartist #PeoplesChoice

Tell your followers to retweet to vote too!

I contacted People's Choice via twitter and they told me that's how we should do it to get Adam's name on nomination ballot. Please do it!

Anonymous said...

Adam - caring and articulate as ever. Can't imagine a better advocate for alienated youth.

Anonymous said...

Honestly... I have so much repect for him. Very happy he did this video.

JakeL

Anonymous said...

I love his honesty.See you in Oslo,Adam!!

Peace and love from Norway

melissa toronto said...

Adam, you truely are so inspirational not only to the youth, but to all of us. Your honesty, sincerity & love for others is so real.It really brought tears to my eyes. Thank U!
Thanks for the post to Anon 12:33PM & 2:39PM & MFG You are a walking encycopedia.

Anonymous said...

oh adam, i was hoping you will do a longer episode of this video. my eyes were glued on you and digested everything you have said. i am a mother with five children, my two boys are both straight but you definitely gets my sympathy and full attention. well done adam.

Anonymous said...

while voting is fun and it is nice to see Adam make a good showing in these polls, you all do know that the polls are meaningless as to who is going to perform at the jingle balls, right? For the most part the performers are booked well in advance. The fact that Adam is listed in these polls likely means either 1) that he is already booked, 2) they want to get hits for their website, or 3) both. Most jingle ball performers are booked during the summer....then they add in "hosts" later in the game and sometimes will also add in a later performer or two.

bec said...

This "It gets better" video was beautifully done; heartfelt,straightfoward,honest and intelligent. I was so moved I went on to Youtube to see the other "It gets better" videos. I hope it encourages all bullied teens, not just Glbtq teens. These videos should be seen over and over again as tolerence and acceptance have been harder to find over the last several years and I just don't understand why. Even comedy is often mean, judgemental, and cruel. How did we come to this???

Anonymous said...

Ditto, Anon 3:56 PM....Adam is my hero! I have enormous respect for this man. His intelligence, sincerity, kindness, willingness to help someone in need is truly an inspiration for all of us, no matter sexual orientation, young or old race or ethnicity or gender. He is an extremely special human being and I so hope he continues to live happily and successfully to live out all his dreams because he certainly deserves it.

Keep on doing exactly as you are doing, Adam because you are doing it perfectly.

CT

Anonymous said...

IMHO, there are only two options here:
1) Sweet Adam is being completely true and honest in his statements for this video.
OR
2) Sweet Adam is a very, very, very good actor, playing a role on sweet Adam Mitchel Lambert himself.

@ Cindy
Indeed, indeed, indeed, indeed and indeed!
Totally agree with you.

Fan4fun

Anonymous said...

MGF/ others who were interested in the Joel Burns video. He was on MSNBC TV the other nite. It's at afterelton.com under morning meme (page 3). In it he says he'd received over 12,000 emails from all over the world in response to his speech. Interviewed by anchor Thomas Roberts who just happens to be gay. Small steps!! Adamluv

Anonymous said...

This is a peek at both Adam's intelligence and courage unleashed at once. It is so telling and insightful that his statement ends with a 'don't be a victim--see your own power' message, which is thinking about 4 moves ahead.

It's intense. I am so proud of him.
-Kit

Anonymous said...

If one chooses to put down someone just because of what sex they prefer (which is NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS) , then I choose not to associate with someone who is sooooo close-minded.

Anonymous said...

Off-Topic Somewhat:
Thanks Adamluv/6:28 - I also, quite by accident, stumbled into Joel Burns on the Today show this morning w/ Matt Lauer, it was good, Mr. Burns will make a difference I firmly beleive. This morning he said he had about 20,000 emails and had a team of people going through them to help ensure that they weren't missing any crisis situations. Anyway... thanks also for the reminder on Gene Robinson's IGB vid - I've been meaning to check that out (I'm quite familiar w/ his story being from MA), and I read online somewhere today a comment for someone who said that Adam's and Tim Gunn's IGB vids were their favorites - I checked out Tim Gunn's - it is amazing indeed if anyone wants to check it out. Thanks again Adamluv.
MGF

laurieb said...

beautifully stated Adam.

Anonymous said...

So proud of Adam,I know his message will help young people to overcome hate in their lives.

Luv Ya

coloforadam said...

Adam changes my life every single day. How can someone so young be so full of wisdom and wrapped in dreams. He has an old soul - makes me somehow believe in reincarnation and he was a beautiful, avenging angel in another realm or existence. Thank you Adam for today's shot of courage.

Anonymous said...

reality really hurts. NO H8.
I love you Adam-you're beautiful and loving person.

Anonymous said...

US PEOPLE HEAR THIS WORDS STOP BULLYING HIM. I CAN'T UNDERSTAND HOW HIS OWN COUNTRY DOESN'T RECOGNIZE HIS TALENT, ALL THE FANS KNOW BUT IT IS TIME PEOPLE AND MEDIA SEE THAT HE IS MORE THAN THE GUY OF CONTROVERSY FOR HIS SEXUAL PREFERENCES.. HE IS A UNIQUE A REAL STAR, THE BEST VOCAL AND PERFORMANCE MALE ACTUALLY.

Anonymous said...

I don't want to make a "selfish-sounding" statement, but I truly hope Adam someday has kids (by whatever means necessary)!! He has SO much to pass on to the next generation. He is so confident, articulate, well-thought-out, not afraid and just...himself! He is already affecting positive change in the world. It makes me emotional just to think of the positive impact he could have on a young, impressionable life.

- Adam Fix

glitzylady said...

Everyone has already said what is in my heart to say about Adam's "It Gets Better Video" but I do just want to say thank-you to Adam here for his courage and the life he lives so honestly...I have actually already "tweeted" that to him and commented on his video as well...I really hope as many here that are on Twitter will do so, even tho he probably gets many thousands of tweets every day..as he says he does read many of them, to see what we are thinking...and comment on his video because we want the positive comments to far overpower those stupid bullying remarks that always manage to show up on anything about him...lets not let the bullies win!!! Shower Adam with love and appreciation for who he is and what he stands for...Just a suggestion...guessing many here have already done so... : )

Anonymous said...

I don´t know why I keep going back to watch this video and read the comments. It´s like torture. Over 100.000 views and tons of stupid, mean, ignorant comments. I totally loose faith in humanity. It´s so painful to see, and there is no way you can reason with those idiots. They are brainless, heartless morons. I think the good people has given up and left the trash to enjoy themself spewing hate and stupidity. The music industry had a chance to make a point and nominate Adam to at least one award. But the coward bastards didn´t take that chance to make a diffrence. How sad! How very very sad!

Eva

Anonymous said...

I LOOK FORWARD TO ARTICLES ABOUT ADAM'S TALENT WHERE THEY LEAVE OUT "OPENLY GAY SINGER". OPRAY SAID IT WOULD TRANSITION...I'M still WAITING!! I THINK THE NEXT ARTICLE I READ THAT INCLUDES ANYTHING ABOUT HIS SEX ORIENTATION WILL IMMEDIATELY BE DELETED.