Nathan Lane says 'Birdcage' co-star Robin Williams protected him from questions about his sexuality on 'Oprah': 'I'm not prepared to discuss that I'm gay on national television'
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Nathan Lane Recalls “Terrifying” Moment Oprah Winfrey Tried to Out Him: “I Wasn't Ready” – The Hollywood Reporter
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Nathan Lane recalls how Robin Williams 'protected' him from coming out as gay on Oprah Winfrey's show | The Independent
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Nathan Lane praises 'saint' Robin Williams for 'swooping in' and saving him during Oprah interview | Daily Mail Online
Nathan Lane says 'Birdcage' co-star Robin Williams protected him from questions about his sexuality on 'Oprah': 'I'm not prepared to discuss that I'm gay on national television'
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Nathan Lane praises 'saint' Robin Williams for 'swooping in' and saving him during Oprah interview | Daily Mail Online
Nathan Lane: 'Robin Williams stopped Oprah from dragging me out of the closet' | news.com.au — Australia's leading news site
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