Barry Diller: The Truth About Me and Diane von Furstenberg
Briefly

The article reveals the author's unexpected journey into a romantic relationship with Diane, which blossomed amidst societal expectations and confusion about sexuality. Initially, the author never questioned their heterosexuality until this relationship took them by surprise, showcasing the complexities of human affection and attraction. Set against a backdrop of high-stakes Hollywood and social distinction, the narrative discusses the author's rise to leadership at Paramount, underlined by feelings of inadequacy and the struggle to navigate elite social circles while dealing with personal revelations.
I never questioned that its biological imperative was as strong in its heterosexuality as its opposite had been. When it happened, my initial response was 'Who knew?'.
A relationship that began with indifference, then exploded into a romance as natural to us as breathing, surprised us and everyone else.
Much has been written about us, whispered about us, wondered about us. So I'll just start at the beginning and let the story unfold.
To movie people, I was an interloper from an inferior land. I was clearly not cast right - or the right caste for this job.
Read at New York Magazine
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