You havent won, but organisations have now lost someone who has (since 1984) been very visible in their support. I've had enough.

I'm simply sick of the insults. I am following my daughers advice and stepping away. So F#ck you Padraigin and everyone like you.

Enjoying my retirement while still supporting organisations that I care about should not be something I am attacked for. There comes a time when you dont have the energy to put up with this more - This is that time.

I am insulted, abused, threatened and generally demeaned on a regular basis because of my (former) job and success - and yes Padraigin, I have had a very succesful career.

My family and I have put up with "this shit" far more often than you could ever imagine. Thankfully filters are applied here and hide alot of the stuff trolls post. We block and delete.

"Step away from this shit Mama" is her advice "Dont give any more of your time" My daughter is angry. My daughter is right.

My daughter read the comment posted below as a screenshot. She has read plenty of comments like the one from Padraigin, and she is sick of them.

Heres the thing. I'm sick to death of being insulted for simply being a decent person and supporting LGBTQ+ organisations like @fightingwithpride.bsky.social

I was and still am a huge Dusty fan ❤️ and oh how I wish i'd worked with Pet Shop Boys back in the day.

My link to Dusty is via the late Victor Billings who back in the day managed Kiki Dee, Dusty and myself. If it’s any consolation Gary, I was as stunned as you when Dusty rocked up at “Probe” that night.

I have met Neil and Chris several times (and God knows I’d love to work with them myself) but the introduction was not via me.

Gary goes on to ask if I had any connection with the Dusty/Pet Shop Boys collaboration, and the answer is sadly not.

Dusty came along, unannounced to see my show at “Probe” and came backstage afterwards to meet me. It’s great to hear Gary’s side of the story, and I’m sure Dusty would have found it hilarious when she was asked her name, and that Gary closed the door on her 😂

Then apologised for having to close the door to check. You were in the inner office…a few seconds later she was visiting with you.” I love this story, and it absolutely did happen!

She said - “I’m Dusty Springfield” I looked her in the face and stammered - “Oh you certainly are”

I was alone but asked if she (the guest) was expected – “No” Scrambling in my head I asked if you would know her – “Yes” So I said - “OK, im sorry but ill have to check first, would you please tell me your name?

From Gary M. Wallen in California: “ I don’t expect you will remember me – but you’ll probably remember “Probe” in Los Angeles. We had you perform twice, I think. One of the times a special, surprise VIP knocked on the office door and asked if they could see you.

It honours current LGBT+ serving personnel and remembers those who suffered, were investigated, or were forced out of HM Armed Forces due to the historic ban on homosexuality, which remained in place until 2000. Fighting with Pride