Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself.

With Russia about to hold the Winter Games in Sochi, the country is open to pressure. American and world leaders must speak out against Mr. Putin's attacks and the violence they foster. The Olympic Committee must demand the retraction of these laws under threat of boycott.

CBS really wants me on TV. That's their aim. My aim is to have an all-gay sitcom someday, with heterosexuals as token guest stars. Let them be the next-door neighbors for a change.

There are easier things in life than being a drag queen. But I ain't got no choice. Try as I may, I just can't walk in flats.

I burned out on AIDS and did no AIDS work for a couple of years. I was so angry that people were still getting this disease that nobody can give you - you have to go out and get it!

Actually, I think the average voice is like 70 percent tone and 30 percent noise. My voice is 95 percent noise.

Always admit when you're wrong. You'll save thousands in therapy... and a few friendships too.