Jake Shears Reveals Teenage Harassment

In a video taped for the "It Gets Better" campaign, Scissor Sisters front man Jake Shears reveals his coming-out at age 15 led to classmates throwing desks and chairs at him. Shears says he was sent to the principal's office along with the students who harassed him, to the indifference of officials.

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