Dan Savage

Date of Birth: October 7, 1964

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Dan Savage is an American author, media pundit, journalist, and LGBT community activist. He was born Daniel Keenan Savage in Chicago, Illinois. Savage is best known for his syndicated sex-advice column “Savage Love,” which first appeared in 1991 in The Stranger, an alternative weekly newspaper in Seattle. Over the years, his column has been published in several newspapers and online platforms across the United States and Canada, making him a prominent voice in discussions around sexuality, relationships, and politics. In addition to his writing, Savage has also made significant contributions to the media landscape through his podcast, “Savage Lovecast,” which mirrors the content of his column but includes call-in advice and guest interviews. Savage is also a co-founder of the It Gets Better Project, an initiative aimed at preventing suicide among LGBT youth by encouraging them to see that life improves after adolescence. Savage’s work extends beyond advice columns and activism; he has authored several books, including “Savage Love: Straight Answers from America’s Most Popular Sex Columnist” and “The Commitment: Love, Sex, Marriage, and My Family.” His outspoken and often controversial views have made him a polarizing figure, but they have also won him a large and dedicated following.

5 Interesting Facts about Dan Savage

1. Dan Savage won a Lambda Literary Award for his book “The Kid: What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go Get Pregnant.”

2. He coined the term “santorum” as a protest against then-Senator Rick Santorum’s anti-gay comments, which led to a widely publicized and lasting internet campaign.

3. Savage has appeared on several television shows, including “Real Time with Bill Maher” and “The Colbert Report.”

4. In 2010, he and his husband, Terry Miller, created the It Gets Better Project, amassing thousands of video testimonials aimed at supporting LGBT youth.

5. Dan Savage is openly gay and married Terry Miller in 2005, long before same-sex marriage was federally recognized in the United States.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dan Savage

1. “The only way to find true happiness is to risk being completely cut open.”

2. “Being able to say stuff that I could never get in print is better than sex.”

3. “In order for someone to be offended, they have to care a lot.”

4. “You don’t have to love yourself unconditionally before you can love someone else. But you do have to like yourself.”

5. “The world changes one person at a time.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Dan Savage’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

Dan Savage and his husband Terry Miller adopted a son, D.J., in the year 2000. They have been vocal about their experiences with adoption and parenting.