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

It is a full time job being honest one moment at a time, remembering to love, to honor, to respect. It is a practice, a discipline, worthy of every moment.

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

The building of friendship, family, community and love is complicated. We are so isolated in this country, no longer supported by tribes and villages.

I am going to sing lesbian love songs and support gay rights no matter what. The rest is public relations.

The kitchen may not get cleaned, and I have to accept that. I do the important things.

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.