- published: 30 Apr 2016
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Jonny McGovern (born July 12, 1975), also known by his character name The Gay Pimp, is an American stand-up comedian, musician and podcaster. He has recorded three albums as comedic singer The Gay Pimp, and is also a cast member of Logo's The Big Gay Sketch Show.
Jonny McGovern was born to Mary McGovern and Rob Gutowski in Brooklyn, New York. His parents traveled often and McGovern grew up primarily in Egypt and Thailand. McGovern later returned to the United States to study acting at Boston University, where he earned a BFA.
McGovern stated that he was inspired to create his signature comedic character, The Gay Pimp, after listening to rap songs and interviews by Eminem. McGovern has said,
After the songs from the show began to get heavy rotation in New York City nightclubs, McGovern was approached about making a music video for one of his songs, Soccer Practice. The video for Soccer Practice, which received heavy rotation in dance clubs as well as notoriety on the Internet, featured McGovern in a shirt that was emblazoned with the sequined words "Gay Pimp." In it, he cavorted and simulated sex with scantily-clad men.
You just can't seem to understand
The reason why I am gone
That was the last time that you make me
The little one you step on
I've had it up to here
The end is drawing near
I'm leaving you my dear
Can't you see
You can't break me
I'm not the same as I used to be
I've overcome the misery
And I will be the person that I want to be
And somewhere out there
Lies a person who is stronger than this world
I'm not suffering,
I'm not helpless,
And I'm not your little girl
So listen if you can
And try and understand
Cuz' I need a better man
I know you're not the one to change
I'd rather leave you standing
Than try to rearrange
I'll only turn and walk away
Accept responsibility for what you see
Cuz' it's time you see
That I'm not the same!