DARRELL HAMMOND was on Piers Morgan. I just caught the last few minutes while channel surfing but have to ask

Is he gay!? He was really lisping & I'd never heard that on his speech before.

is lisping an undeniable gay trait?
brett%20ratner
he was severly abused as a kid.
Not gay. Lisping? Just perhaps under the influence. Darrell stated that he still is not completely clean and sober; however, he also said he never went on air high. I can't wait to read Darrell's new memoir, "If You're Not Up There, God, I'm ________," as he's always been one of my favorite performers.
Hard, hard life.
Well? Who abused him and how?
Definitely gay.
His mom. Really horrible Sybil type abuse.
He was on Sten this week. Horrible life and when he tried to confront his mother she severed the relationship. She would slam his hands in car doors, cut his tongue with a knife etc.... He said that it was known but nothing was done . He said that he is straight but cant have relationships or have sex with someone he cares for. It was very sad and he seemed nice but obviously has issues. His mother was a bible thumping Southerner.
[quote] He said that he is straight but cant have relationships or have sex with someone he cares for. Yep, he's gay.
Told Terry Gross that he tried to cut his arm off. Said he often did cutting while working at SNL and wore long sleeves to hide it.
Many years ago (late 90s) I worked near Rockefeller Center and would take somewhat regular smoke breaks at lunchtime. Hammond cruised me multiple times. Believe me or not, I don't care.
R11, in fact, Hammond mentions that in his book.
I believe you, r11. I think Hammond is still scared of Momma and want she would think of a gay son.
I saw a first-class production of Christopher Durang's BEYOND THERAPY in Williamstown a few years ago, with Hammond playing the therapist of Prudence, the leading female character (played by Katie Finneran in this case). He was very good, as was the whole production (Kate Burton was hilarious as the other therapist). Too bad it didn't transfer to NYC - it was certainly ready for prime time.
How was he able to last 11 years on SNL? Usually you are thrown on the scrap heap by year 5
R9- Not always the case.....many survivors of extreme and/or prolonged abuse, male and female, experience the same difficulties with intimacy.
R16, yes, I know. Darrell Hammond is gay.
It's part of his injury from that serious accident he had.
I always wondered why he just dissappeared from SNL even though technically he was still on the show.
I listened to him on Fresh Air. What a horrible life! But he sounded very gay. And he is the biggest drama queen, sobbing uncontrollably after almost every question.
All's okay. Billy Crystal is taking over Hammond's professional responsibilities.
[quote]And he is the biggest drama queen, sobbing uncontrollably after almost every question. Was that broadcast live or pre-taped? I wondered if there was more sobbing that was deleted.
Darrell Hammond came up to me after I did a set at the Laugh Factory. He was headlining that evening and I was showcasing as an out gay comic. I stayed to see his set and was up in the balcony after when he came up to me and gave me some kind words and advice. Don't care if he's gay; he's a sincerely genuine guy. And THAT you don't see often in Hollywood. I'd give him the respect blow-job.
I'm just now listening to him on Fresh Air, and I too was/am struck by his distinct Gay Voice.
Wikipedia says Hammond is married to a woman and there's nothing about a divorce (although it says they got married in the 80s, divorced in the mid 90s, and remarried a few years later). Is he separated from his wife?
people are total jerks! drama queen? DID YOU HEAR WHAT THE POOR GUY WENT THROUGH???? Stupid *&%^heads.
Boggles the mind what sort of distorted opinions & speculations (Judgement!!) that gets posted about Darrell Hammond!!! Especially, when you their "Conclusions" are based on his VOICE pitch/frequency on a single interview?? LoL Besides those whom have ACTUALLY met Darrell or can say they have had the Honor & PRIVLEDGE to have his acquaintance, sincerely call him friend or those few...blessed to know him as Family...you obviously have NO Idea or Insight to this man's Life!!! Ironically, the man is VERY Loyal & Honorable, as the Book & Interviews doesn't EVEN, come close to Revealing the REAL pain, damage & continued "abuse" he continues to endure daily!!
Uncle%20P
Casual friends with his wife here, and Darrell is a good guy. I believe he remarried his wife to legally provide for the child she had with another man. First met him 25 years ago and remember it took his wife 20 minutes to convince him he could take the bus to his comedy gig in Jersey. She had detailed directions written out for him and it was incredible to watch her help him like a child. I thought he was going to have a breakdown! Not a very high functioning individual in everyday life. I've seen him probably 8-10 times over the 25 years and he's always very interested in good things that are happening for others- almost in a needy way. Much better way of dealing with a shitty childhood than wishing the worst for others I think. (R23)'s story says it all. Good guy.
Just saw all of these posts. I've met him and he's a genuinely good person who was brave enough to discuss his trauma. He's incredibly talented and interesting - and interested in what you have to say. Nothing else matters.
anonymous%20in%20CO
I wish the 'friends and family' of Mr. Hammond would tone down their outrage that people are speculating whether he's gay. You do realize this is a gay website, right? Speculating that someone might be gay is not a mark of shame here. Being possibly gay is not the horrible thing some of you seem to imply it is.
Hammond has emotional depth. Use him right in a serious dramatic piece - no impressions or gags - and he and the director would be hauling their awards in wheelbarrows.
fuck%20those%20hipsters
I also know Darrell and his wife (she better than he) for years, and have been a DL poster since the 90s. He's not gay. There's no "outrage" in these posts, R30, just a correction of much obvious misinformation and incorrect speculation.
Transplanted%20North%20Carolinian
How does anyone truly know anyone's sexuality? Are you with him 24 hours a day? Do you have access to his inner most thoughts.....no....NEXT!
My cousin's friend who is a stylist to ALL the big names in Hollywood says that aside from an occasional melon-fucking, Darrell saves all his spunk for the ladies.
Prefers%20cantaloupe%20to%20honey%20dew%21
[quote] l or can say they have had the Honor & PRIVLEDGE to have his acquaintance Oh, dear.
Why do so many people know Darryl Hammond and his wife? It's not like someone starts the usual SNL thread about someone and a bunch of people come on here and claim they know the person and the spouse.
Both, he's gay but an elder gay so the lisping was caused by his ill fitting dentures. And while not every gay man lisps, I've never heard of a straight man that does. Of course all you 'mos will claim you do know lots of straight men that lisp, but if I asked you to give me a list of them and hear them, you couldn't produce it.
Total drama queen. Is in a minor car crash in Sag Harbor while doing "Tru" at the Bay Street Theater. Word is he is fine, a little bruised. The next thing you hear, he is suing not only the driver of the car that sideswiped the car he was in, he's also suing the driver of the car he was in, who is his friend. His lawyer claims he has broken bones, his back is severely injured, he can barely stand up, etc, etc. Knowing his history of coke addiction and alcoholism, he's trying to earn back the money he drank and snorted years ago.
Oh dear. I think i may have started this thread. Why was it bumped?
It's his nose job, it makes him look delicate and girly.