I don't know many people who don't have somebody in their family who's a part of the gay-lesbian-bisexual-transgender community. It's not like they're aliens or outsiders. This is family.

You know, I've been playing with my hair color ever since I was nine.

You can't make your kids what you want them to be. They are who they are and you have to help them to succeed in the world as best you can.

On my darkest days, I wear my brightest colors.

Everyone—whether straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender—should be allowed to show their true colors, and be accepted and loved for who they are.

I have never been prouder to be a lifelong New Yorker than I am today with the passage of marriage equality.

Before I became famous I had a very full life, and that gave me a lot to pick from. I always use everything. It always comes in handy. Working with animals... Well, I just enjoyed that. That was the most peaceful time.