I never set out to make any statements about a specific character, I just set out to tell what feels like is a truthful story, a person that you and I might truly encounter.

That's the feeling [of relativity] I always had about [Judy Blume] books which I re-read and re-read and re-read.

For me, my life goal is to be in a position where I can wear pajamas 24 hours a day. That's what makes me happy.

I'm just waiting to be 85 and be in a pajama community. Everyone's welcome to join me.

It doesn't occur to so many people that if you don't have a clear heterosexual, gender confirming identity that there are parts of day-to-day life - like using a bathroom or getting your clothes - that just aren't going to be as easy.

I'm glad if my work can make a difference.

People are ultimately threatened by young people taking positions of power.