Just watched the Attitude programme on Dean Buckley.  What a remarkable young man!  He ought to know however that lacking confidence, low self esteem, and inability to speak on the spot are challenges that are faced by many others in the world as well.  I couldn't speak publicly with confidence or say"boo"to a goose until I was in my early thirties.  I still struggle to think on my feet. If you haven't watched this episode go to TVONE Attitude 

How incredibly difficult to have to tackle the hearing world at school, set such tough challenges for himself and be afraid of coming out as gay!

Al;l credit to him and his family and to the attitude team for such an honest portayal.