When I moved out of my mom's house at 18 I was almost as sad to leave her sewing machine behind as anything else.

If you have a therapist who agrees with your every word, then your brain isn't getting proper exercise.

I don't get mad with people, like, 'Oh, but that's not what the song was about...' It's also nice to know that people are mindlessly dancing to a song about the US Government's stance on same-sex marriages... especially straight jocks. I love that idea. I think that's the beauty of music - it's different for everybody.

I believe I owe all the best parts of my adulthood to embracing my imperfections and showcasing them.

We all seek approval, and our mother's seal is usually the most important. The nitty gritty is that we have to accept ourselves, even if it is just to be ready for the next cut-down. Mom's blessing or not.

There is no rule in the pink-triangle guide to coming out that you must wear a rainbow flag cap and organise a full band parade.

I'm shameless, and I love a pun. There's a lot of Beth puns.