LOS ANGELES – Chaz Bono is not going to let the brouhaha broiling over his casting in the mega hit TV show “Dancing With The Star” deter his determination to win the prized disco ball.

In an exclusive interview with San Diego Gay & Lesbian News, Chaz stresses that he is highly motivated by the naysayers upset that a transgender celebrity is allowed to compete on the dance show. Chaz talks about his casting and shares his inner thoughts about the milestone that his appearance will accomplish.

2011 is the year of Chaz Bono