Isaiah Washington is
apologizing for using the word ⿿faggot⿿ again. Washington used the word at the Golden Globe awards on Monday when asked about the incident on the
Grey⿿s Anatomy set where he allegedly called
T.R. Knight a ⿿faggot⿿. Monday night he responded to a reporter by saying he never called T.R. a ⿿faggot⿿.
⿿I apologize to T.R., my colleagues, the fans of the show and especially the lesbian and gay community for using a word that is unacceptable in any context or circumstance. By
repeating the word Monday night, I marred what should have been a perfect night for everyone who works on ⿿Grey⿿s Anatomy.⿿ I can neither defend nor explain my behavior. I can also no longer deny to myself that there are issues I obviously need to examine within my own soul, and I⿿ve asked for help.
I know the power of words, especially those that demean. I realize that by using one filled with disrespect I have hurt more than T.R. and my colleagues. With one word, I⿿ve hurt everyone who has struggled for the respect so many of us take for granted. I welcome the chance to meet with leaders of the gay and lesbian community to apologize in person and to talk about what I can do to heal the wounds I⿿ve opened.
T.R.⿿s courage throughout this entire episode speaks to his tremendous character. I hold his talent, and T.R. as a person, in high esteem. I know a mere apology will not end this, and I intend to let my future actions prove my sincerity.⿿
Apologies are nice and all but is it necessary to issue one when a reporter asks you if you called someone a faggot and you respond by saying I never called anyone a faggot..even if that is a lie? Maybe so or maybe since he used the word in public this time everyone is jumping down his throat. Check out
T.R. Knight with his boyfriend shopping in Los Angeles.
