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And yet most of the women put on a pedestal by the gay community are straight.<p>"It just shows that to advocate a certain way of living, you don't have to live the lifestyle but simply be more accepting of those around you."<p>Top ten male gay icons:<p>1. Elton John <br> 2. Freddie Mercury <br> 3. Stephen Fry <br> 4. George Michael <br> 5. Oscar Wilde <br> 6. Will Young <br> 7. Alan Carr <br> 8. Paul O'Grady <br> 9. Andy Towle <br> 10. David Beckham<p>Top ten female gay icons:<p>1. Judy Garland <br> 2. Kylie Minogue <br> 3. Madonna <br> 4. Cher <br> 5. Liza Minnelli <br> 6. Marilyn Monroe <br> 7. Shirley Bassey <br> 8. Lily Savage <br> 9. Dusty Springfield <br> 10. 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