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

Our history is a passion for me. I feel that we leave out so much information and huge gaps in the American story and it makes it hard for people to really understand that we are all intricately related as Americans. So I am attracted to historically based projects because we entertain and learn something at the same time. I just love that combination.

There is a child in all of us, a person who believes in a glorious future.

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

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

I don't much care who is gay or straight or married or not. I mostly notice if they are brave enough to confront bigotry.

We are a complex species to observe