We shouldn't any of us be afraid of teaching protective measures to save lives.

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

Our Quakers love us. We're big with the Quakers. It's all about cleanliness.

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

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.

The externals are important but I'm not interested in superficiality.

I'm all for guys being butch and guys being men. I identify with that and appreciate that. But if I'm going to stab my gay brother in the back who isn't butch and who maybe acts a little bit more effeminate, what good is that?