Rick Mercer
Age: Don’t ask, don’t tell
Occupation: Comedian
Claim to fame: Getting a million Canadians to sign a petition demanding Stockwell Day change his first name to Doris.
A coming out moment: Telling Mom, “By the way there’s only one bedroom in here,” three feet outside the apartment door. Poor Mom.
Favourite gay icon: Montgomery Clift. Born Oct. 17, my birthday.
A Toronto Pride experience: Marching with Egale.
Most likely place to be spotted during pride: On the CANFAR/ Spread the Net float.
Words of wisdom: Relax, everyone already knows.