BBCNEWS John Curry February 15, 2022 01:32:00
John curry was a legend and an icon, notjust for the skating community, but for queer people around the world. curry was born in birmingham in 1949, where he grew up with his parents and two brothers. as a child, dancing was curry�*s first passion. i had asked if i could take ballet lessons. i'd been told, no, i couldn't. and then when i asked to go ice skating, i was told i could because ice skating is protected by the umbrella of "sport", you see, so it was quite acceptable. who said no? my father. that openness and the bravery and the confidence and the courage comes from a very deep plac...