Lee Israel American writer and criminal Lee Israel was BOTD in 1939. Born in New York City to a middle-class Jewish family, she graduated from CUNY Brooklyn College and became a freelance writer. She establis…

American writer and honking great dyke Lee Israel, whose criminal escapades as a letter forger were chronicled in the book and film “Can You Ever Forgive Me?”, was BOTD in 1939. #leeisrael #canyoueverforgiveme #supergays #bornonthisday

Jeff Whitty American playwright, screenwriter and actor Jeff Whitty was BOTD in 1971. Born in Coos Bay, Oregon, he moved to New York in 1993 where he studied acting. After years as an out-of-work actor, he wro…

American playwright and screenwriter Jeff Whitty, best known as the co-creator of hit musical “Avenue Q” and #LeeIsrael biopic “Can You Ever Forgive Me”, was BOTD in 1971, turning 54 today. #jeffwhitty #supergays #bornonthisday #avenueq