I am really passionate about transparency and trans rights issues, so I embrace these opportunities to speak. I try to stay in touch with those who are prominent in both the trans and transparency movements, but more often than not, I am speaking out on a particular issue on my own. I certainly hope that people listen to me and think about these issues. But regardless of whether I had a public venue to speak in, I would still be passionate about them.

If an organization produces a document, it should be made public as soon as possible.

I think we can achieve meaningful change, but only if we demand that the institutions themselves change their behavior.

Donations to my legal defense fund really help, and I think keeping me motivated and spreading the message are also very important.

I want people to see the truth.

There is far more to transitioning in the public eye than money, public relations, and logistics.

I didn't really have anyone in particular who inspired me or that I found fascinating as a kid. It wasn't until I was in my early twenties that I began to find people - and they were all historic figures - that I began to relate to and find some inspiration in.