Congrats, and nicely done

[erilyn]

Congratulations to Darren Hayes and his partner Richard, I hope he can continue to keep his private life just that, as he's chosen to do. From www.darrenhayes.com (linked via fickwalker:

I very rarely make comments about my private life.

But today, as I'm about to begin 6 months in the studio to record what I hope to be the best record of my career, I feel an overwhelming gratitude for the past 10 years of being a performer. Most recently, I've been moving toward a career that is more closely aligned with 'art' than it is 'commerce'. And in keeping on this trajectory - I have become increasingly more emotionally authentic in my music, writing and my relationship to my audience. As so many of you have given me your heart and soul over the past 10 years I thought it only fitting that I too return the respect and inform you of the most significant event in my life.

On June 19th 2006 I married my boyfriend of two years, Richard, in a Civil Partnership ceremony in London.

I can honestly say it was the happiest day of my life.

I feel lucky to live in an era where my relationship can be considered legally legitimate and I commend the UK Government for embracing this very basic Civil Liberty.

I'm proud of who I am, and after what felt like an eternity, I'm finally in a place where my heart is secure and content. And I can finally make sense of all of the searching.

I still maintain the belief that families and relationships are not commodities to be sold off for public consumption. In this regard, I am and will continue to be a public person with a private life.

I have always written songs about human relationships and our journey in life. I've never felt the need to differentiate or speak to a specific part of society. This hasn't changed. I will continue to write songs for everybody and hope that the feelings and thoughts I sing about are universal. Today, as I get on a plane to return to London, my head will be filled with all the future possibilities that I hope to explore musically.

To the people who buy my records, come to my shows and demonstrate on a daily basis their love and support for me and what I do: thank you.

Your overwhelming message to me lately seems to be that you are just glad that I am happy. For this, I am eternally grateful.

To my Mum, Dad, Sister and Brother - thanks for always being so cool and loving me unconditionally.

With love and respect always
Darren Hayes

Comments

[phantomsgyrl.livejournal.com]

Thank you for sharing that. It brought a smile to my face. I am a fan of his and I want to send congratulations to him and Richard.

Michelle

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

I think it's fantastic that they were able to do this (yay for the UK being progressive).

[crossmymind.livejournal.com]

Oh, Darren. So much love.

I may be freaking out a little (in a good way) but thank you for posting this.

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

It's wonderful news, I'm happy for them (I just wish it was legal for them to do so here in Australia).

[joyfulseeker.livejournal.com]

Awww, hooray, yay!

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

It's lovely news to read :)

[vaudevilles.livejournal.com]

Oh that's lovely! I'm all bouncy. I know how much it meant to me and the legally wedded pootle to have our civil union in February and I just celebrate anyone who gets to go that route.

Yay!

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

Someday, people will be able to do it here, I gotta believe that :)

[madame-d.livejournal.com]

I totally teared up when a_karls called me to let me know. I ♥ Darren. I hope he manages to keep his personal life private even after this admission and, you know, thank you for finally lettting us know, Daz.

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

I'm not a particular fan of his, but I'm happy for him, and know happy his fans must be for his happiness :)

[madame-d.livejournal.com]

We've been speculating for years (at least 7 for me) so it's good to see that he's so comfortable with himself and his life to let his fans know about his personal life. Plus, it's nice to finally have confirmation.

On that note.. Uh... Lance?

[engenda.livejournal.com]

Wow. I had no idea. But then, I don't really care that much...by that I mean that I enjoy his music but am not an avid fan.

But seriously though, congratulations to him and his partner. That's wonderful news and I wish them all the best.

*gnashes teeth at Australian government*

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

That's how I am re: fannishness with him. I'd heard rumours, and am happy that he's happy and sharing it with his fans.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_unashamed/]

Aw. Congratulations, Darren!!

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

Such lovely news to read :)

[isilya]

Is Richard Australian? I wonder whether Darren's spouse will even be allowed to live and work in Australia.

Our laws make me physically ill.

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

I assumed Richard was English, I'm not sure if random non-British couples can get married over there (but that's just an assumption). It's vile that it isn't recognised here legally.

[veronamay.livejournal.com]

/DIES OF SQUEE

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

I was wondering when you'd keel over *g*.

[veronamay.livejournal.com]

I am so thrilled, I can't articulate my glee. SUCH a brave move. Good on him.

:D

[runzu.livejournal.com]

That's great, even though I don't really know who he is. :P But it makes me feel all sorts of tingly excitement that someone has found actual nirvana in their lives, especially in the form of a person. :D

Re: :D

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

He's a solo artist now, but used to be half of Savage Garden. He's fairly well known here in Australia :)

Re: :D

[runzu.livejournal.com]

Ahh. Them, I've heard of. Never gotten around though to actually listening to their music. Heard it was good though...

[glendaglamazon.livejournal.com]

That's really nice. I don't really know much about him, though I know lots on my friends list are fans. What a lovely statement he made. Thanks for sharing!

[erilyn.livejournal.com]

I've never been a particular fan, though I've enjoyed his music, but it was such a well-made statement that I wanted to share it. Plus, in light of recent news coverage and discussions about Lance, it had even more interest in that regards *g*.