21.   Essig revealed his sexual orientation to his bishop, told him of visits to gay bars and a desire to have a partner one day.

22.   Every month, The Pillar, a gay tabloid carries advertisements for gay bars and gay personals.

23.   Four years ago, while still closeted, he was severely beaten after leaving a gay bar, and needed cosmetic and oral surgery.

24.   Four were last seen in gay bars in Manhattan.

25.   Harry and Jeff Mitchell are father-and-son housemates looking for love -- dad via a computer dating service, junior at a gay bar.

26.   He listens to Pearl Jam and frequents gay bars.

27.   He speaks during a brunch at a local gay bar as the gays start mapping plans for their week here.

28.   He started writing material to perform solo, learned the rudiments of style and exposition, and booked himself into gay bars and small theaters around the country.

29.   He tells us about picking up strangers at gay bars.

30.   Hip, street-smart and savvy, it runs the gamut from gay bars to hurling matches.