Actor (Phillip Chancellor III on The Young & The Restless) and painter Thom Bierdz (www.thombierdz.com) is renewed after going through a mid-life crisis. Thom owes great gratitude to his recently deceased friend and book editor Wil Perdue (Forgiving Troy), who kept hundreds of Thom's magazine articles. Boxes of these articles arrived at Bierdz's home giving Thom a new perspective on his life. Thom can see how past (and present?) articles may appear embarrassing or self-important, and Thom hopes to actually be important one day. (Thom is only openly gay actor on daytime and received Human Right Campaign award for his visibility. His new painting series GAY CELEB PAINTS STRAIGHT CELEBS GAY does not out movie stars, but pairs straight icons as gay couples to create visuals for gay acceptance.)
Thom you have accomplished so much in your life that , your mother would be so proud of you. Your career as an Actor, artist, coming out as a positive gay role model where other gay men like myself can be proud of. I'm 51 and their are times when I look at my life and wonder what have I been doing here. I may not be on the same level as you are, but I have accomplished so much that it makes me proud. I love your openess and have always thought to myself that you would make a cool friend.lol.
raydio60 7 months ago
For years in my young adult years I could not watch you or Tom Cruise (you always reminded me a lot of TC, but I always thought you are better looking)..I literally was dragged to see the movie. 'Top Gun' by friends and anytime Tom would come on screen I would put my head down (so needless to say I missed most of the movie)..I was secretly suffering from extremely low self esteem back in the 80s.so whenever I would see you (& or TC) on tv/mags it was rough.happy to say it is now a lot easier xx
rhymeandreasoning 7 months ago
Thom, you are such an open and dear soul. You've lived an amazing and difficult life yet you maintain such a positive attitude. I wish I could spend every day just listening to you share your thoughts and experiences. Thank you for being you.
clamzilla 7 months ago