People write to me all the time to tell me that "homosexuality is an abomination." They base this on a quote in Leviticus. I think the Bible has proved to be a very mysterious and dangerous document.

No matter how rudely someone treats you, remain kind. Walking away at peace with yourself is worth it.

My life's been too much of a self-created vocation. And there are times when I think I've done everything in the name of defiance.

I resolved to move just a little bit more slowly through the world, to look around myself with greater care, and to try to remain conscious of all that was going on around me at all times.

We have to become saints. We have to become like Christ. Anything less is simply not enough.

"You're a perfect devil, Lestat!" he was saying. "That's what you are! You are the devil himself!"

I would have done just about anything for him.