People who were close to me - family and friends - they knew about my sexuality.
Well, unless you're Wayne Gretzky or Michael Jordan, you need the full support of your team.
When you're a kid growing up, and you think you're gay, you know that you're different; you're often teased and it can really destroy your self-esteem. But sports can be great for building self-esteem.
It's great to be out and proud.
One of my dogs is in the movie Beethoven's 2nd.
I just did not discuss my personal life, my sexuality with the media. That was my policy.