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	Trish	You are an inspiring person and i commend you and all your efforts. The fact that you had to "clear" up all the misinterpreting is truly sad. In the fact that people will say anything and turn your words around just to sell is pathetic. Many people love your work and i dont think that your personal life is any of our business. So on that note, much love to you and all that you do. Trisha from Canada   Posted by Trish on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:05 AM [Reply to this]

	loz	What she said :D   Posted by loz on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:38 PM [Reply to this]

	Lyra	Hi Missy, can you add me? I think you need more exposure in the Philippines. :) And yeah, your personal can get a little tricky huh. I couldn't believe that you finally said something and in your myspace page too! Kudos!   Posted by Lyra on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:06 AM [Reply to this]

	Bobbio24 Robert Kelley	Way to go Missy! I totally agree...those media types should only be interested in your music and not your love life! I, for one, love the messages you write in your lyrics. Many of your songs touch me deeply and I relate to alot of the words you've written. Kudos to you for standing up for your rights and letting them know what the interviews should be about! Fan in the USA   Posted by Bobbio24 on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:06 AM [Reply to this]

	JestaCat	Good on ya Missy... be proud of who you are... It *doesn't* matter what you do in your spare time (ok, it *shouldn't* but in some respects mainly the media, it will matter) it's your music that speaks volumes for you and how wonderful you are. Keep up the fantastic work ! :)   Posted by JestaCat on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:07 AM [Reply to this]

	amber	I admire your honesty. These days, nobody can ever just be left to live their own lives without the prying of others. Unfortunately it's human nature; gossip...the need to know everything. peace, Amber.   Posted by amber on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:07 AM [Reply to this]

	Ky	Good on you Missy!!! I agree wholeheartedly with everything you are saying....it must be a bitch to have to put up with that crap!! I know exactly where you are coming from as I share the same "pigeonhole" with you... as i know a lot of people do...it's going to get crowded in there soon!! LOL Keep smiling petal and we shall keep loving you for your talent and all that is you. Ky XXXX   Posted by Ky on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:07 AM [Reply to this]

	shanay	Good on you Missy! I completely agree with what you are saying. Personally, I read very little of the things that come out of the media.And the things that I read I don't really believe. It's all about the music I say! Who cares about the rest! I don't get why someones sexuality would be of interest to anyone else, I don't believe it changes anything at all really. So cheers Missy and keep up the good work! shanay x   Posted by shanay on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:08 AM [Reply to this]

	cherie	anyone with any brains could see the newspapers had taken everything out of proportion, don't worry :) we love ya missy :D cant wait to see you saturday night, i'll be up the back somwhere so i'm bringing binoculars! it's gonna be unreal :D   Posted by cherie on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:08 AM [Reply to this]

	Tara	Sucks that words get twisted so easily and the media like to sensationalise everything to sell more papers. You seem to have handled it well and in the end,it is no ones business but yours. Keep up the good work   Posted by Tara on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:08 AM [Reply to this]

	Kazaam	Well said Missy! I can't believe how frightened we are of love in society that the only way we can understand it is to label it or pigeonhole it into a tight little packages of stereotypes. What happened to simply falling in love with a person regardless of their gender. I really hope this topic gets laid to rest very soon and we can just focus on your wonderful inspiring music.   Posted by Kazaam on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:09 AM [Reply to this]

	nea	Kazaam, you said it. ♥   Posted by nea on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:35 PM [Reply to this]

	[sarah]	Missy, I totally respect your views and beliefs about the media - tabloids are completely and utterly evil!! Stay true to your heart and always do what makes you happy, that is the most important thing. Cheers, Sarah X PS can't wait to see you live again next week at Rod Laver!! You're amazing!! (Would love to have the pleasure of meeting you one day!!)   Posted by [sarah] on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:09 AM [Reply to this]

	=Pirate=	dont stress, I think u'll find that the majority of your fans understood what u were saying initially & (among people i know at least) many have been annoyed at the medias reaction to the article, not once did you say you were "coming out", as the media claimed (and why should u have to "come out" anyway?)...its all just another example of twisted truths & prying eyes for the sake of money & controversy. keep doing what u are doing, ur private life may provide lyrics for your songs, but your sexuality certainly doesnt make your music what it is!! looking forward to your gig at belvoir this sunday :) best of luck, Liz xx   Posted by =Pirate= on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:09 AM [Reply to this]

	-a-m-y-O k-->N	EXACTLY!!! and don't worry about it...the adelaide sunday mail journalists especially, are one "unamed friend close to the source" quotation short of having about as much integrity as woman's day or new idea. CHIN UP KID, LOVE IS LOVE AND THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER JUST LOVE YOUR MUSIC!   Posted by -a-m-y-O k-->N on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:10 AM [Reply to this]

	leleina	wow, missy. thanx for your honesty! thats why your fans love u that much! wish u all the best for your tour in oz and hopefully we see us in europe soon!!!   Posted by leleina on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:10 AM [Reply to this]

	leleina	wow, missy. thanx for your honesty! thats why your fans love u that much! wish u all the best for your tour in oz and hopefully we see us in europe soon!!!   Posted by leleina on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:10 AM [Reply to this]

	MEL. Melissa Halstead	No matter what missy the world will always love u! and i know that u know that! so its all good : ) Love u lots Mel xx   Posted by MEL. on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:10 AM [Reply to this]

	Friend	Pro-choice for everything !!   Posted by Friend on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:11 AM [Reply to this]

	kaz karen ridgeway	Gotta love the media huh? anyway respect to you for clearing it up and rejecting the labels, go u xx   Posted by kaz on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:11 AM [Reply to this]

	kekama hele	CHEERS to you! No need to explain who you are! I love you for your music! ALOHA! -Michelle O:-)   Posted by kekama hele on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:11 AM [Reply to this]

	sam. Samantha Hall	we all love ya. cant wait to see you again in a week or so!   Posted by sam. on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 9:11 AM [Reply to this]

	Stardust	Nothing but respect for your honesty, thank you for that... Come back to London soon x   Posted by Stardust on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:33 PM [Reply to this]

	hurricane	Damn media, huh? We love ya no matter what, Missy. Hope to see you back in the U.S. soon.   Posted by hurricane on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:33 PM [Reply to this]

	Rose River	Why can't people get away from all the labels.. and focus on love only... Wish you the best getting thru all this stress. Dave Zeman.   Posted by Rose River on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:34 PM [Reply to this]

	KATIE	MISSY!! I cant wait to see you in concert this Saturday. It's going to be amazing, and I seriously can not wait. Oh and here's my little view on things, you are 'Missy Higgins' not 'bisexual' just like I am 'Katie' and he is 'Bob', she's 'Helen' etc. The media needs to realise that it's your business and leave it at that, you shouldn't have to clear things up and explain yourself. Thanks for blogging =) Take care   Posted by KATIE on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:34 PM [Reply to this]

	nea	It's all in your music and in your lyrics, what more could these people possibly want and ask for? You're a wonderful human being, Missy, and your music has the ability to change lives (I know it changed mine), and that is all any of us who don't really know you should be concerned about. Way to stand up for yourself. I'm proud of you. <3   Posted by nea on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:35 PM [Reply to this]

	Laura Laura Abettone	thanx missy, actually it doesn't have to be explained...but some people just don't understand and sometimes I am in the same situation as you described and I have to make them understand. For me it's normal to fall in love with men or women and I can't understand why people always want to categorize everything. And by the way; thanx for your songs as well, thanx for giving words to so many thoughts I can't express. hope to see ya soon, Laura (Switzerland)   Posted by Laura on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:35 PM [Reply to this]

	Maria	You're an amazing singer and songwriter and it makes no difference whether your straight, a lesian or bisexual. We all love you for your music, your talents, your energy and your down-to-earth attitude. But I must admit, it's inspiring having you be open enough to set the record straight (albeit your shouldn't have had to ;) )   Posted by Maria on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:36 PM [Reply to this]

	aleeza Aleeza Morris	You're great, Missy! It's all about the music :-)   Posted by aleeza on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:36 PM [Reply to this]

	Lil Hales Haley Macc	well said!! i think the whole labeling thing is pathetic to be honest. Who you choose to be with shouldn't matter. i hope everyone respects your right to keep your personal life to yourself. I couldn't agree with you more. The focus should be purely on how talented you are as a musician. Loved your gig a brissy to btw, It was the best gig ive been to yet! Esp loved your cover on "these days", was beauitful. oxoxox have a good one keep smilin   Posted by Lil Hales on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:37 PM [Reply to this]

	could you leave me with the scar? tiff Chiu	love your music!!!!!!!!!! no matter who you are, i will support you forever.   Posted by could you leave me with the scar? on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:37 PM [Reply to this]

	KaH	I couldn't give a toss what team you bat for... Or both... You're music is brilliant that's what moves me! Your personal life is your personal life and I think you are entitled to that. Thank you for the music!   Posted by KaH on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:38 PM [Reply to this]

	seven Seven Eleven	who gives a shit .. seriously. the media are like a bunch of clowns on red cordial. when I think "missy higgins" I think Australian, I think good music. I don't think about who she is sleeping with.. that's just creepy. As far as the daily telegraph goes with running the story about you on the front page.. seriously... that space would of been better spent on John howard..maybe that would of helped him win the election.. not that that would be a good thing if he did!! just like my comment is boring..so is the broo har har all about who missy sleeps with. I bet the **** at fairfax are just jelous that they aren't getting any!! can't wait to hear WIS on greys anatomy!!:)   Posted by seven on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:38 PM [Reply to this]

	charlotte Charlotte Carey	You really are amazing Missy. Anybody who can come out and give a statement like that should be given as much credit as someone can give. I love your music, and so do alot of people, but i think everybody just gained a whole new type of respect for you... Cez xxx   Posted by charlotte on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:39 PM [Reply to this]

	Hayley Hayley Ryan	Good on Ya Missy for standing up for yourself, its so not fair that people twist words around to suit their needs just to get a bit more publicity for themselves or their magazine. I read the article and I think that it sux that your whole comment got blown way out of context. Your sexuality is your business and I know how you feel, as I’ve been in relationships with both men (well if you want to call them that) and women and its not easy to accept yourself when your at that age of self discovery and come to realise that your slightly different to the majority of the world, let alone having everyone know your private business and speculate what they think about it. I like you am a very shy person and question a lot of things about myself and the world and its things like this where people just continually judge one another that makes you really realize that the world is just made up of tooo may self centered people, which is a real shame...Because some of us actually do care and respect others and this beautiful planet that we live on. So anyway I think you are a truly talented and wonderful person and musician (my absolute idol) and really enjoyed your show the other night at the Brisbane Ent Centre and every other time ive seen you play (Woodford folk fest couple of years back and the Tivoli start of the year) it was so awesome to be sitting 3 rows from the stage and really get that raw and intimate feeling. You are awesome...and you really looked Hot in that dress, I'm glad I was sitting so close. Those who are fortunate enough to know you should feel Totally privileged. Keep Doing what you’re doing and never question yourself or let people walk all over you. Always stay true to yourself and what you live for and Believe in...Your amazing. And please don't take to long to release a third album. Stay Safe and always Smile...... Cheers Hayley...from Brisbane XXX   Posted by Hayley on Monday, November 26, 2007 - 10:39 PM [Reply to this]

	Erin Erin Hunting	Well said. Best of luck to you x   Posted by Erin on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 10:31 PM [Reply to this]

	Curly Haired Jen	friggn media! wow, so you take something that a popular person says, twist it to sell more to make more money, and in the meantime screw things up a bit for that person, great, now what mr. meida? are you proud, you got the poor gal to crack a bit? and now what? a week later the commotion you stirred is over and people realize that learning a small fact about the popular person doesnt change their own life at all, so they go on, but in the process you damaged someone just a bit, great, you must be proud mr. media. Douchebag!   Posted by Curly Haired Jen on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 10:31 PM [Reply to this]

	Curly Haired Jen	Jeez, people propel out of control from one small part of an interview! i don't know you personally so i don't give a damn about your sexuality, why does anyone? don't get me wrong, you're gorgeous, but come on people! all i care about (as should any other fan)is that you make music that's great and that i love to listen to, so keep doing it, and thanks! <3 Jen near Boston   Posted by Curly Haired Jen on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 10:32 PM [Reply to this]

	Jesse Jesse Hake	Like you said awhile back ... " I think everybody, at one time or another, has a little bit of bisexuality in them." Don't worry about what everyone is saying, especially that damned paparazzi. People will say what they will, and if they're too ignorant or bored that they have to delve into another's personal issues, then they can just kindly go jump in front of a truck "thank you very much!" You've probably read this over and over, but I'm gonna say it again...."your an amazingly gifted and talented individual who has touched the ears, eyes and hearts of so many. Thank you for your wonderful music and most importantly thanks for being who YOU are... CHEERS ;) -Jesse Hake   Posted by Jesse on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 10:35 PM [Reply to this]

	Jesse Jesse Hake	Like you said awhile back ... " I think everybody, at one time or another, has a little bit of bisexuality in them." Don't worry about what everyone is saying, especially that damned paparazzi. People will say what they will, and if they're too ignorant or bored that they have to delve into another's personal issues, then they can just kindly go jump in front of a truck "thank you very much!" You've probably read this over and over, but I'm gonna say it again...."your an amazingly gifted and talented individual who has touched the ears, eyes and hearts of so many. Thank you for your wonderful music and most importantly thanks for being who YOU are... CHEERS ;) -Jesse Hake   Posted by Jesse on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 10:35 PM [Reply to this]

	M!ss Beckz	good on ya missy!! cant wait to see ya next wed!   Posted by M!ss Beckz on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 10:35 PM [Reply to this]

	tina[h] Tinah Lai	yeah..i don't really give a flyin frack who you're dating( in a respectful way of course). just keep on making great music is more important than all the ... well all the none music stuff. also, the part where "Most songwriters or artists begin their art because they need to find a way to express themselves because they have trouble doing it the way everyone else does..." makes total sense. why do they try to make us(an artist myself) explain ourselves anyways?! it makes no sense. if we could've we wouldn't have become artist or songwriter or whatever. well, end of this boring rant... more importantly,when are we gonna see you here at the states again? come back to california, go climb some rocks and do more shows yeah   Posted by tina[h] on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 10:38 PM [Reply to this]

	TSquireFoto	I don't understand why some people (including journalist) feel so inclined 2 ask personal questions. If someone is in a lime light 4 their work than that's what should be discussed and asked about in public, not their personal life. What happened with privacy and healthy boundaries?!? Why if someone doesn't want 2 converse about certain (mostly private) things others take it as they're hiding something. It ticks me off that anyone (including Missy) has 2 explain and clarify themselves when some intruder makes assumption based on their personal misunderstanding of an answer. Let the creative people express themselves through their art; and as we know the art comes from that very personal place they want to know about. Missy is very young yet very mature lady and I believe she can handle many more questions of any nature, but why put her in defensive position when there is no need 4. Live and let live....   Posted by TSquireFoto on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 10:38 PM [Reply to this]

	♥ rhayven jane ♥	:) Hey Missy! you r a really special person missy and i admire you for many reasons :) i hope the media doesnt hound you about your sexuality and understands that it is your life, not theirs- you deserve privacy and a right to live your life without (as you described) 'virtual strangers' knowing your every move! :) With much love and support to you always, Rhayven XOXO   Posted by ♥ rhayven jane ♥ on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 10:38 PM [Reply to this]

	Sally Sally Jaques	I have been in relationships with other men and women. I always used to laugh at people when they asked 'so what are you?' I would generally answer with a sarcastic remark such as 'mutant' or 'un-natural'. Being in the public eye cant make it any easier. I am by far your biggest fan in Newcastle and I will see you at the entertainment centre on Friday 30 Nov. I cant wait.......last time you were here I was sitting next to you at a cafe in Darby Street but I was too shy to say hi.....loser! ps - my girlfriend is very jealous of you.....he he he You are a beautiful soul and your music.....well there are really no words. x x x   Posted by Sally on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 10:41 PM [Reply to this]

	Lee	Keep being yourself Missy, you're awesome. from the U.S.A.........   Posted by Lee on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - 10:41 PM [Reply to this]

	You'll Never Con An Honest John!!	No offense but i dont care! i just wanna know when your gonna start working on the next album :) and when i get to see you perform live again!!! As long as your happy thats all that matters!!   Posted by You'll Never Con An Honest John!! on Sunday, December 02, 2007 - 10:55 AM [Reply to this]

	MISSYS OFF TO THAILAND TOMORROW !!!!	Hey Missy, I’d just like to thank you for being such an awesome inspiration in my life. Your songs have often helped me through a lot of the hard times and blasted out of my car speakers in the good times and I’ve always felt some sort of bond with you. I guess this is because we’re round the same age, have the same name and I sing some of your songs at karaoke too and believe it or not when I do “This is how it goes” (which is my fave to sing) people actually say I sound heaps like you which is an honour ! I’ve watched you come all the way up and am stoked at how well you’re doing now cos after seeing u in concert a few times I know you’re not just an amazing singer but also an awesome artist! After the 1st concert of yours I went to I was raving to everyone about how every song you either played on the piano or guitar as well as singing and it was all beautiful. I was disappointed to hear all the media hype about your sexuality as well cos no-one - no matter how famous or “every day” they are, deserves to have their personal life delved into! But if it makes you feel slightly better about it I’m sure you’ve encouraged and comforted many people like me who are “fluid” in their sexuality that this is ok and we’re not alone. I too HATE labels and peoples insistence that we “must be something”. You couldn’t have said it any better. Luv ya – thanx 4 da music – see u 2moro nyt in Newcastle right up the front!! YAY! P.S. At your last concert in Sydney earlier this year you played “Blind Winter” and said you hadn’t recorded it…I LOVED it – especially the beautifully haunting piano throughout and was so stoked to find it when I pulled out the good old The Special Two single !! Maybe you forgot it was on there!! lol Pleeeassee can you sing it again for us again next time you’re in Newie ?!   Posted by MISSYS OFF TO THAILAND TOMORROW !!!! on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 8:23 AM [Reply to this]

	♥ rhayven jane ♥	PS. Thank you again for the pic (see default) as i know you were in a hurry! sucha privilege to have met you and hope to again :) much love, Rhayven xo   Posted by ♥ rhayven jane ♥ on Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 8:23 AM [Reply to this]

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