I just don't know that shame and fear need to be our teachers; rather, compassion, understanding, and love should be our guides.

No nose hair. Ever. You'd be surprised at all the little twigs sticking out. I just can't get it. How can you see that and not just want to hack it off?

Drugs and alcohol can be so destructive.

Ever since I was young, I was always interested in exploring spirituality. I know that there are many paths to God, there is not just one path.

I don't ever apologize for who I am because then I let someone else decide who I am.

I've tried to take the opportunity to be as positive a person as I can be, as positive role model as I can be.

I enjoy my relationship with straight men. It's very nurturing. It's very validating to hang out with straight guys and be accepted. So many of us, we were not accepted when we were younger by straight persons in high school.