"It feels really amazing," Adam Lambert says when talking about him being considered as a role model after winning the second position on "American Idol" season 8.
- May 28, 2009
AceShowbiz -
Considered as a role model by a number of people after he finished 2nd on the season 8 of "American Idol", Adam Lambert says his confidence with his own appearance might serve as a good example for those who look up to him. "It's a really, really cool thing to be able to show people that you can be yourself, and you should be proud of yourself, and you should own who you are and what you're about, and never make apologies for it," he explains despite the fact that his eye make-up, fingernail polish and tight pants often place him under media scrutiny.
"It feels really amazing to be able to try and pass that on to kids and young adults who don't have a role model like that. It feels great because I never had a role model like that," he elaborates. "Embracing who you are and what makes you different is actually what's really cool ... The kids that are different and out there and expressive and are bold with those choices, those are the people that grow up to be people we all want to hang out with, that become celebrities or become really successful in what they do because they believe in who they are."
Speaking of the mounting rumors that he is gay, Adam states, "Conforming is not cool." He offers no further comment on the speculation though, simply saying "maybe" when asked if one day he'll address his sexuality directly.
