Elliot McLaren was run over by a car, became homeless three times, lived in a mob house and was addicted to drugs. Every day he was afraid of his own existence. But when he came out as gay, his whole life changed. The former gangster turned comedian shares how open mic nights turned his life around.   Can’t get enough of I Catch Killers? Stay up to date on all the latest crime news at The Daily Telegraph. Get episodes of I Catch Killers a week early and ad-free, as well as bonus content, by subscribing to Crime X+ today. Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au  Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au  Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.