![]() ![]() It’s not the end of the world. It’s not the end of your life. It’s not even the end. Before I do, I’d like to ask you to write your letters and share them here with me. So, of course I think this is just a terribly cute idea. Stay away from drugs - they’re a waste of time. In certain countries we are still not treated as equals, especially by the so-called “Christian” Church. Be proud of who you are and, as you get older and wiser fight for gay rights - I’m 46 years older than you are, and we have a long way to go. Have FUN, have lots of safe sex and enjoy your sexuality. My advice to you is never to chase love - it will find you when you least expect it. I made the mistake of falling in love too soon because I was naive and romantic. I made the mistake of not having sex until I was 23! I loved being with another man and felt relieved that I finally knew who I was. Trust me when I tell you - you are “queer” you are a gay boy. you know nothing about sex - you don’t even know what a “queer” is. Then there was also Elton John’s letter to take note of. All the other mistakes you make are worth their weight in gold. Just be you & get on with it, I cannot tell you how much time & energy you’ll save & how much happier you’ll be.Ģ) When he says he doesn’t love you, believe him. Diets are the best way of confusing your metabolism for the rest of your life. You’ll end up the same size anyway, so drop it girl, & drop it NOW. Eat regularly, try & avoid rubbish and never diet. I know you’re obsessed and have that awful thing of standing in the 6th form canteen trying to choose between a yoghourt & a breathe of fresh air (whilst wanting chips & a cheese salad). I realise that you are young and in love and that nothing much that anyone old says seems relevant, but seeing as it’s me - that is, you that is, us, I think it’s worth a go.ġ) Don’t EVER EVER EVER bother to go on a diet. I may be biased I love Emma, always have. I read a few of these missives-to-self, and I was charmed especially by Emma Thompson’s letter. If you had a chance to write to your 16-year old self, what would you say? In this book, some of the world’s most well-known and most-beloved personalities do just that. Look at what I chanced upon today: Dear Me: a Letter to My Sixteen-Year-Old Self ![]()
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