Frank Anthony Polito sure was, and he's written a great new novel titled Band Fags.. about the experiences of a small group of high schoolers who survive the label of "Band Fag" in the eighties. 

Here's my review:

"Hilarious and angst-ridden, Band Fags is a wonderful trip down memory lane for those of us who came of age in the eighties, sort of a gay version of that fantastic television show Freaks and Geeks. Especially if you came out and enjoyed / endured high school band - and the stigma that goes along with it, you'll love this. Am I, or am I not? All the intense soul-searching - Frank captures it in a funny way, with wit and charm. He's also a superb writer and I whipped through the pages in mere hours, wanting "Jack" to hurry up and make the right choice! Whether you were a teen in the eighties, the sixties or the two thousands, you'll relate to these emotions, as they're universal. Read and be entertained."

Contact Frank here on his MySpace Page.

Click here to go to my blog to see Frank read a selection from Band Fags.