I am very proud of the role I played in getting legal equality for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and in helping get rid of the prejudice by being visible about it, helping to block the conviction of Bill Clinton of impeachment.

Whenever people are being intellectually dishonest in debate, it is an implicit concession they have lost the fight

The Moral Majority supports legislators who oppose abortions but also oppose child nutrition and day care. From their perspective, life begins at conception and ends at birth.

And I think there is too much bloviating around from politicians.

The single most important thing you can do politically for gay rights is to come out. Not to write a letter to your congressman but to come out.

I will tell you, I'm a lousy cook, but I think I'm a pretty good judge of a good meal.

Most people who are activists and are concerned about issues get their information from sources which reinforce their opinions and give them the facts that they want to hear.