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.

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

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

If black people mistrust white people, they are mistrusting racism, and that is appropriate.

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.

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.

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.