I certainly believe that all of my friends should have the right, as Marc and I did, to marry their best friend. I certainly expect my straight friends to help us achieve that for all New Yorkers, for all Americans, and for the children that, at least, Marc and I hope to have someday.

My grandmother, who passed away at the beginning of November, had a core adage in her life that life is not about what happens to you but about what you do with what happens to you. She recently had been cajoling me and challenging me to do more with my life. To lead more of a purposefully public life.

For most young Americans I know, 'serving' in the broadest sense now seems like the only thing to do.

Intellectually, I loved my job, but I didn't get any meaning from it.

When my father announced his campaign for president on Oct. 3, 1991, I had already cast my vote in favor of his candidacy.

My parents taught me to approach the world critically, but also to approach it with a sense of responsibility.

I'm definitely voting for First Gentleman.