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.

We are a complex species to observe

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

People in power need to control others in order to maintain power. One of the ways to do that is to take that which is threatening and demonize it.

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.

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

There are brilliant out lesbians and gay men and bisexuals and transgendered people and heterosexuals keeping the fire of change alive. Not a day goes by when I don't feel grateful to them for their work.