it's your boy guzma

Instead of a cutesie reference to film censorship it was an explicit statement of defiance of Maryland's criminalization gay sex, which was not repealed until 2002. This wasn't a guy saying "Oh they can't put what I do in the movies according to a completely voluntary industry code" he was saying "The State of Maryland wants to put me in jail for being gay and having gay sex."

Cabaret is relevant and trending again.

In the most recent Cabaret revival, the Emcee is much more sinister. About halfway through the play, he is no longer wearing makeup. He wears a brown suit reminiscent of a Nazi uniform. His hair is shockingly blond. But I think this interpretation is not just about the transformation of the soul of Germany as it bent towards fascism — I think it is also a tragic ending. This vibrant, queer character goes back into the closet to try to survive. It’s not death, like it was for Cummings’ emcee.

Dan has struggled with his sexuality and identity for so long. Worried of what people will think and what people will do. To the point of pretending to be straight while actively in a relationship with a man

Phil, a man who hasn’t really struggled with that, going back into the closet for almost a decade, for the man he loves so much. And doing so without (public) complaint and with a smile on his face

Both dealing with their own medical, emotional, and mental issues. Dealing with fans who won’t respect boundaries and leave them alone. Who try to pry into everything little thing they do. Dealing with life as a whole

Both somehow coming out the other end better and nicer people. Forgiving each other and their fans at the same time. Being able to move to the future with joy and happiness and peace

I cannot even imagine what their relationship has gone through. The stress it put on them

I am just so happy they are both able to be their authentic selves now

I hope the future holds nothing but prosperity for them