David Hyde Pierce won the Tony Sunday night for his role in the Broadway musical "Curtains," and the former Fraiser actor didn't forget to thank his long time lover Brian Hargrove!

Watching Pierce, who recently officially came out, thank his lover made me teary eyed and reminded me that this is Year of the Gay!

After thanking a laundry list of industry professionals, Pierce exclaimed...

"My partner Brian, cause it's 24 years of listening to your damn notes. That's why I'm up here tonight."

This is David Hyde Pierce's first Tony win.  He has also brought home four Emmy's for his work on Frasier.