You Either Have The Magic Or You

Years Ago, I Thought Up The Name Queen...it's Just A Name, But It's Very Regal Obviously, And It Sounds Splendid...it's A Strong Name, Very Universal And Immediate. It Had A Lot Of Visual Potential And Was Open To All Sorts Of Interpretations. I Was Certainly Aware Of The Gay Connotations, But That Was Just One Facet Of It.

I Never Thought Of Myself As The Leader. The Most Important Person, Perhaps.

I Am Not Going To Be A Star. I Am Going To Be A Legend.

Following The Enormous Conjecture In The Press Over The Last Two Weeks, I Wish To Confirm That I Have Been Tested Hiv Positive And Have Aids. I Felt It Correct To Keep This Information Private To Date To Protect The Privacy Of Those Around Me. However, The Time Has Come Now For My Friends And Fans Around The World To Know The Truth And I Hope That Everyone Will Join With My Doctor And All Those Worldwide In The Fight Against This Terrible Disease.

I'm Very Emotional; I Think I May Go Mad In Several Years' Time.