Why Apple boss Tim Cook revealed that he is gay

CEO Tim Cook says not everyone is lucky enough to work at a company where being gay is not an issue

Apple CEO Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook
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Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, has come out as gay, describing his sexuality as "among the greatest gifts God has given me".

He said he was speaking publicly of his sexuality only because his wish to help others live open, honest lives had outweighed his instinct to keep quiet.

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