I Had To Say Something: The Art of Ted Haggard's Fall

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As a rule, male escort Mike never delved into the personal lives of his clients. One day, he recognised one his regular clients on TV: he was the Reverend Ted Haggard, who, as President of the National Association of Evangelicals, influenced millions of believers, condemning homosexuality and advocating virulently against gay rights and same-sex unions. On November 1, 2006, Mike made his relationship with Ted Haggard public. Within days, Haggard resigned from all his positions of power, admitting to a sexual immorality that shook the evangelical world.

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I Had to Say Somethingis like a story created by a great genius of drama, Atrhur Miller or Henrik Ibsen. Two men brought together as if by fate, one epitomizing the repression and judgment, as well as the resulting hypocrisy, of society, the other embodying the struggle to remain authentic and avoid being crushed by other people's conflicts. Mike Jones tells his story with such simplicity, unguarded openness, and vulnerability that you feel like you know him, and would like to know him better. Judith Light, Emmy Award-winning actress and equal rights activist


This story is an inspiration. Mike is a lesson to us all that courage, honesty, integrity and empathy can be found in what many people would assume are the most unlikely places. Johnny Galecki, actor/producer

Author Bio

MIKE JONES is a Colorado native who has excelled at body building throughout his adult life, winning many awards for his strong, sculpted physique. From 1980 until November 2006, he worked as an escort and a massage therapist. His recent media appearances include The Today Show, Good Morning America, MSNBC, CNN, Court TV, Dr. Keith Albow, AP Television Washington, People Magazine, Newsweek, Time, and The Advocate. He is single and lives in Denver, Colorado.