That is precious.. but oh so prevalent in this industry.

I would have told him The only crown around here sits on this queens head.

We have a running joke between my straight girl friends and I... They all joke about being queen for half-a-day - 'cause that's about as long as Gary would let us sit on his throne.

BTW, from your tone you did get him to shy away from that approach, right? hhehehehe

All joking aside I have clients who try like that too. I should have t-shirts made that say It's one thing coming from another gay man BUT let a straight man say it and you're as good as dead!

Smiles,
Gary-Alan