The state and the church seldom approve of anything I do. I don't need their approval. I don't aspire to the heterosexual nuclear family model.

That made me feel good, not to go to a resort where outside the door is extreme poverty.

We are a complex species to observe.

I have often felt bad that I am not great at any one thing. Like just a super super singer. Or the Gregory Hines of something.

You tend to be afraid when someone seems foreign to you. But if you aren’t careful, that can lead to bigotry.

I meet so many people, but I don’t know anybody.

The state and the church seldom approve of anything I do. I don’t need their approval. I don’t aspire to the heterosexual nuclear family model.

I don’t much care who is gay or straight or married or not. I mostly notice if they are brave enough to confront bigotry.

There are brilliant out lesbians and gay men and bisexuals and transgendered people and heterosexuals keeping the fire of change alive. Not a day goes by when I don’t feel grateful to them for their work.

If one is desperate for love, I suggest looking at one’s friends and family and see if love is all around. If not, get a new set of friends, a new family.