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David Hyde Pierce Thanks Everyone and His Lover

Click to return to TMZ.comAfter being somewhat publicly outed in an Associated Press interview last month, "Frasier" star David Hyde Pierce did not pull a Hilary Swank -- and remembered to thank his longtime partner, Brian Hargrove, during his Tony award acceptance speech. Sorry, Daphne, Niles was on the DL!

After acknowledging a laundry list of agents, managers and cast members for his winning role in the Broadway musical "Curtains," Pierce thanked "My partner Brian, cause it's 24 years of listening to your damn notes. That's why I'm up here tonight." A real class act!

While this was his first Tony win, Pierce has four Emmys for his work on "Frasier."



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16. As a Hetro, I agree David Hyde Pierce is a class act. His comedy was simply superb and I am glad his acting got the much needed recognition.

Posted at 9:27PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Navin

17. I love David !! He is very talented! I loved him on Frasier!! Wish he would do something new for the TV...Keep up the great work!

Posted at 4:48PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Arlene

18. I don't ask for a piece of paper when I give my respect to a couple who have endured for 24 years!
I come from a State that has many who have common law marriages, they are not legally married for what ever the reason.
I also believe in God But the God I believe in does not care what I think about someone who is gay.
He cares how I treat people as individuals.
Both Peirce and his loving mate deserve awards.They have stayed together in spite of the risks associated with show biz.
Now back to what is most important to me. I love Hyde Pierce as an actor and wish I could see the play!

Posted at 5:01PM on Jun 11th 2007 by OrShores

19. GROSS!!!

Posted at 5:06PM on Jun 11th 2007 by c-dawg

20. Who cares if he's gay. He should be allowed to get married so he can be just as miserable as the rest of us with a spouse.

Posted at 5:16PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Ben Dover

21. David is such a wonderful actor and human being. Congratulations on your award. That is all.

Posted at 5:29PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Classy Man

22. Did you ever see the sword fight episode on Frasier? OMG, what a spectacular actor! I really don't give a damn who he has sex with. He's too classy to presume about my love life either. See how that works?

Posted at 5:33PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Comic Genius

23. DL is not disabled list, it's on the down low.

Posted at 5:52PM on Jun 11th 2007 by accountant

24. Like we couldn't figure THAT one out back in the 90's!

Posted at 6:03PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Missy

25. I think that is beautiful that they have been together for 24 years. Considering how many Hollywood stars divorce soo quickly and then remarry and then get divorced again like marriage means nothing to them. 24 years with the same person should be called a marriage and these others dont deserve that title. Such a shame. This country is soo ass backwards.

Posted at 6:13PM on Jun 11th 2007 by tina

26. Good for him winning the Tony -- she's such a superb actor!

I'm a wedding photographer in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and the majority of the same-sex couples that we photograph come from the United States since they can't legally do it in their home country. We certainly don't mind them spending their hard-earned dollar in our country! ;)

I think America needs to drop 'the land of the free' from their press kit -- until you legalize same-sex marriage, you have no right using that expression. You're great neighbours, so I hope you do it soon.

Posted at 6:17PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Esme

27. Agh. What an unfortunate typo. I meant "HE'S such a superb actor."

Posted at 6:18PM on Jun 11th 2007 by Esme

28. Missy-You are not the sharpest tack in the bunch, Who are you to tell people what's in the bible when you don't know the first thing about God?

Posted at 8:18PM on Jun 11th 2007 by C-dawg

29. knock it off people this is not the gay admiration society it`s TMZ.............he`s gay, he`s an actor, he got an award. yawn move on.

Posted at 9:37PM on Jun 11th 2007 by hammy

30. How refreshing to see such positive remarks on this man who IS truly a class act. Love ya David!

Posted at 12:18AM on Jun 12th 2007 by Rachel

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