I surrendered my youth to the people I feared when I could have been out there loving someone. Don't make that mistake yourself. Life's too damn short.

I've always drawn on bits and pieces of my own life

I think a lot of gay people who are not dealing with their homosexuality get into right- wing politics.

All I know is this: If you and papa are responsible for the way I am, then I thank you with all my heart, for it is the light and the joy of my life.

If I had my way...We would lock ourselves away from that madness out there.

There is no fifth destination.

I think many writers write because it's a convenient way to explain themselves to themselves. We take the chaos and the turmoil and the bullshit of our lives, and we make it into something that has a harmonious shape and sound.