It's great to be out and proud.

I am a firm believer that you don't achieve greatness on your own. There is always someone there to lend a hand

It's great to be out and proud.

There's a better way to speak out against President Putin and call out his bigotry for exactly what it is: speaking up for equal rights and educating people around the world about the persistence of homophobia. Rather than boycott, I, along with several amazing organizations including Athlete Ally and All Out, plan to use the Sochi Games as a teachable moment for the world.

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.

Never underestimate your ability to make someone else's life better - even if you never know it.

I've learned at the book signings that everyone has obstacles.