It's so painful to be next to someone you feel strongly about and know you can't say the things you want to.

Football is at least as 'gay' as rugby, Greco-Roman wrestling and the film '300.'

Voting is completely important. People in America think democracy is a given. I think of it as an ecosystem, and what gets in the way of it is politicians and apathy.

I get along with Australians really well. Everyone's usually really cool, and it's always a drag to leave.

I don't know how much you follow current events. For some, there's not enough time to keep up on what's happening; for others, the news is too depressing, and peering too deeply fills one with boiling frustration all too quickly.

I have not the smarts or patience for political office.

What I felt for you was a combination of respect and affection. There was a closeness I felt through intimate interaction. The affection part is all over with. All that remains is the respect. If I put my arms around you and told you that I missed you, I would be lying. You're alright with me and I wish you well. But you're not me and that makes you one of them and you can only get so close.