A Quote by Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

Each time I turn on my own television screen and see reflections of myself in other courageous young LGBTQ-identifying actors and artists, I know that the dream is expanding. That would not be possible without LGBTQ Pride. Celebrate yourself, and the world will catch up.

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

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Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
Canadian - Actor
Born: October 21, 1984

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