Chaz Bono: “The Negative Comments Are Motivating”

[Shana A]

Posted on Advocate.com September 01, 2011 09:15:00 PM ET
Chaz Bono: "The Negative Comments Are Motivating"
By Jeremy Kinser

http://www.advocate.com/News/Daily_News/2011/09/01/Chaz_Bono_The_Negative_Comments_Are_Motivating/

With the simultaneous publication of Transition, his memoir, and release of Becoming Chaz, his documentary, transgender activist Chaz Bono was seemingly everywhere last May, including on the cover of  The Advocate. On Tuesday, when the announcement was made that Bono will appear on the next season of ABC's Dancing With the Stars, it seemed like a win-win for everyone. The network will likely see a new audience for the 13th season of its hit dance competition series. More important, Bono will able to represent trans people on a bigger platform than ever and on a weekly basis. He has potential to shatter expectations and transcend labels.