We can't take a step backwards when we've already made so many strides forward. I was raised by gay men and women...it's who I am, you cannot define a family. There are children out there who need these loving homes. These are rights that are fundamental and must be had. And I will fight for however long it takes; I don't want to live in a world where prop 8 exists!

I grew up in a family that was multifaceted, sexually oriented, and pretty much open to everything. And because I was working, my friends were all adults. I had a tough time going to different schools because people knew me from films and I was the fat child who got beaten up every day.

I used to look in the mirror and feel shame, I look in the mirror now and I absolutely love myself.

Everyone is like a butterfly, they start out ugly and awkward and then morph into beautiful graceful butterflies that everyone loves.

I swear to god; happiness is the best makeup.

When I lay my head on the pillow at night I can say I was a decent person today. That's when I feel beautiful.

I feel like I came out of the womb and was punted - there you go, out in the world!