I think white gay people feel cheated because they were born, in principle, in a society in which they were supposed to be safe. The anomaly of their sexuality puts them in danger, unexpectedly.

Because I was raised in a Christian culture I never considered myself to be a totally free human being.

I can't be a pessimist, because I am alive.

If you really want to know something about solitude, become famous.

What passes for identity in America is a series of myths about one's heroic ancestors.

Drive to the heart of every answer and expose the question the answer hides.

It is a very rare man who does not victimize the helpless.