The news that witty TV star Sara Gilbert came out of the closet and revealed that she's gay was delivered by the actress herself on Wednesday in Hollywood.

During the Television Critics Association press conference for her new show, The Talk, the actress was asked if she thought it would be easy to be out on the women's talk show, according to Entertainment Weekly.  "This is a whole new world for me," Sara said.

She later added, "I'm not an expert on this, or I don't analyze these things. I'm just sort of living my life. I plan to put my heart and soul into this show, and I plan to continue acting, and I don't think it will be a problem."

Gilbert expanded on being out. "I don't ever really think of things as out or in.  I just think I am who I am, and when topics come up that are appropriate, I'l