Summary of Billy Eichner Was Told He Was "Too Gay" To Be On TV | Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend

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Billy Eichner is a comedian and actor who is known for his work on the show "Billy on the Street." He discusses how, when he first started out in the entertainment industry, he was told he was "too gay" to be successful. He talks about how the internet has allowed him to create a following for himself, and how the current generation of actors who are openly gay is a significant milestone.

• 00:00:00 Billy Eichner discusses how, when he started out in the entertainment industry, he was told he was "too gay" to be successful. With the internet now available, he was able to create a following for himself without relying on traditional methods. His successful career has led to him starring in the upcoming film "Billy on the Street."
• 00:05:00 Billy Eichner discusses how, as an older gay man, he feels he has seen the world change greatly for the better since coming out in the 1990s. He mentions how the current generation of actors who are openly gay is a significant milestone, and how progress still needs to be made.
• 00:10:00 Billy Eichner talks about how much progress has been made for the LGBTQ community in recent years, and how inspiring it is to see younger generations pushing boundaries in regards to sex and sexuality. He notes that he needs a push from that generation himself, and expresses his happiness that things are changing for the better.