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Scott Smith

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The Resume

    (October 21, 1948-February 4, 1995)
    Born in Key West, Florida
    Birth name was Joseph Scott Smith
    Gay rights activist and campaign manager
    Known for his relationship with Harvey Milk
    Opened Castro Camera (with Harvey Milk) in 1972
    Portrayed by James Franco

Why he might be annoying:

    He was nicknamed ‘The Widow Milk.’
    He entered into a relationship with a man eighteen years his senior.
    When he was discharged from the Navy, Harvey Milk spent entire rolls of film photographing him.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He helped orchestrate the famous Coors boycott of 1977, and made Harvey its figurehead.
    He managed Harvey's successful election to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
    He was frequently on the receiving end of verbal abuse from Harvey, and the two broke up only a year before Milk was assassinated.
    He struggled with clinical depression for years after Milk was assassinated.
    He retired from politics, but was single-handedly responsible for preserving Milk’s estate, including his papers and photo archives.
    He died from pneumonia and complications from HIV-AIDS.
    His last public appearance was at the Houston Grand Opera for the world premiere of the tribute operetta 'Harvey Milk,' barely a month before his death.

Credit: BoyWithTheGreenHair


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    In 2023, Out of 90 Votes: 42.22% Annoying