One of my dogs is in the movie Beethoven's 2nd.

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.

I just did not discuss my personal life, my sexuality with the media. That was my policy.

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

I like dogs better [than people]. They give you unconditional love. They either lick your face or bite you, but you always know where they're coming from. With people, you never know which ones will bite. The difference between dogs and men is that you know where dogs sleep at night.

People who were close to me - family and friends - they knew about my sexuality.

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