A number of individuals tried to make my homosexuality a topic of debate. I admittedly found that rather upsetting.

State governor is certainly nothing to be sneered at! But I don't think that there are still limits here. A gay man could presumably also become chancellor.

I've always felt at home in the Church. Catholics are often more laid back than they are given credit for - presumably because at the back of their minds they realize that, if necessary, they can always confess everything to their local priest.

I'm a devout individual so I remain faithful to my church.

Every time I see niqabs, I feel very uncomfortable because it's the opposite of my idea of opened society.

The reality is that most gay couples don't want to adopt a child. Those who do, though, are often prepared to devote themselves entirely to their adoptive child.

Anyone who still feels today that he has to lead a double life because he's gay is driven by a fear that I think is unfounded.