The state and the church seldom approve of anything I do. I don't need their approval. I don't aspire to the heterosexual nuclear family model

There is no sexuality that is greater or lesser than another.

I always try to honor a character by being honest and truthful to who they are, in spite of my own personality and beliefs.

The more confident one becomes, the less one needs all people to be the same.

An activist is one who is actively involved in creating community, whether that is locally in their neighborhood or internationally. It is an admirable quality.

If one is desperate for love, I suggest looking at one's friends and family and see if love is all around. If not, get a new set of friends, a new family.

You tend to be afraid when someone seems foreign to you. But if you aren't careful, that can lead to bigotry.