I think every person has their own identity and beauty. Everyone being different is what is really beautiful. If we were all the same, it would be boring.

It's not the '90s anymore. I think the gay community is a lot more accepted these days.

As long as I'm not hurting anybody, I don't think that anything I do is wrong.

I mean, the media and bloggers may say otherwise, but in reality I have a lot of fans because I'm the only celebrity that actually takes time out to call them and talk to them. I don't think a lot of celebrities do that.

I think nerdy stuff is sexy. I like to watch the History Channel and learn about the universe, quantum physics and stuff like that.

It is because of me — I definitely think [my show] has helped the movement. Before it came out, everyone was still a little apprehensive about [same sex relationships]. Then they realized, 'Wow, everyone is really into this stuff, and it is fine.' The next thing you know, [gay marriage] is legal.