Colin Farrell speaks out in favour of same-sex marriage on Claire Byrne Live

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[@DerekWilliamsMusic]

He was searching for words, and the right ones came.

[@idontsignin]

wish we had more people like colin farrell

[@brittanybijoux]

Colin's words are so epically gorgeous and so heartfelt. Thanks so much for posting this for those of us not living in Ireland - but who support this all the same.

[@QuinlanLJ]

This was great. And he makes such good points about it. There really isn't any harm in providing same-sex couples the ability to marry each other. Marriage is a beautiful thing and noone should be deprived of that.

[@ClassicActresses]

He's such an amazing man! What he says is so sweet and true. He obviously really loves his brother :-)

[@fratdawgg23]

Colin Farrell is a right honourable man. Much respect to him.

[@sleekcartim]

He speaks with conviction about love. His words ring true. get out of the way haters theres a new world coming...

[@trevortrevortsr2]

We had no idea Collin was such a thoughtful bloke

[@MattPopOfficial]

I was rather moved by that. He made such valid points, too.

[@ristrellaconti1005]

This was not only eloquent but a heart felt and a powerful statement. Give LGBT people your gift of saying "you're our brothers and our sisters and we welcome you as full equals in society without reserve."

[@lucasdesimas410]

He's even a Sexier man to me more then ever. I'm so glad to see an actor that I like, being the person off the screen that I would hope they would be. I am now a lifelong fan and supporter of Colin Farrell's.

[@adrianandshane]

WONDERFUL

[@williamjervis9554]

Collin Farrell approaches the subject with an intellectual perspective rather than an emotional one. Most anti-gay rhetoric come from emotionally crippled people.

[@terryfleming7301]

Brilliant Colin , I absolutely Love your words and how you communicate that message with passion and honesty, so much damage caused to those in the past, time for change and same sex marriage for those that want it !

[@shannonkeywood871]

We could learn a lot from gay marriage how to face hard times and stay in love and how to be proud of who you are and who you love. This world is changing I hope and I pray one day equality for all is allowed without harm or of being discriminated against. Colin is a good guy and his heart is in the right place. Bless him for being a proud brother and changing his homelands view on couple hood. I really hope they get a yes in Ireland for all the times someone was made to feel bad for loving another of the same sex, and for equality, and for the world. Hearts are hearts and you should be free to love and share with whomever makes you happy. Bless colin and Eamon and all those fighting for what is right in this world, it makes it eSy for the rest of us to come forward when we are not accepted because of who we were made to be. Colin has a heart of gold and I love him for this effort to speak truth and spread love.... This is a message we all should be proud of. Good on you Colin Farrell. I love this man and wish his family and brother much overdue happiness ano a yes in Ireland. Xoxoxxoxox. MUAH xoxoxox

[@sarahmcgannsucks]

Just let people looooooooove man... SIMPLE AS

[@westbrit4714]

If I was in the position he is in with a Gay Brother , I might think they same as him to be fair, but the old Gay's have enough rights for fairness already, For the first time in my life I would like Ireland to be a little bit more reactionary - Fecking serves me right the polls suggest it won't and this stupid thing will pass I suppose

[@RajendranRajevkanth]

he is a gay to so he have to support his brother