Compassion for animals is something that every child has naturally but they are lured away from these instincts by society's nasty habits.

We will be just as ruthless as any of our targets. We will go for the throat.

Most people, especially activists, recognize their differences with others rather than what they have in common and that leads to frustration more than persuasion.

On leather jackets: That's the next step. You have to take one step at a time. It was easier to start with fur.

As someone who was gay bashed as a kid, I learned firsthand how a lot of people only feel good about themselves when they sense that someone or something is on a lower rung than they are. This inferiority complex drives racism and sexism as well as outdated attitudes about animals.

I'd like to be remembered by two simple words: any two words, as long as they're simple.

I've never dated anyone because they were vegetarian, just like I'm gay but don't only go to gay bars. I hang out with people because they are fun, smart, and kind, and if they happen to be veg I'm thrilled.