I married him for a green card. We had a really great, caring relationship; it just obviously wasn't right for me.

I had a hell of a time convincing people I was gay - which was so annoying!

I began to see myself as someone who can help others understand diversity rather than feeling like a social outcast. Ellen taught me to not care about other people's opinions. She taught me to be truthful. She taught me to be free. I began to live my life in love and complete acceptance. For the first time I had truly accepted myself.

Thanks so much, everybody, for making gay marriage legal, thank you for everything you've done-I'm just going to walk through that door

I justified it in so many ways. I had a very, very long and difficult struggle with my sexuality.

When I was anorexic it just seemed like I literally wanted to disappear. And now I would like to reappear.

I want young people to see me and think you can be feminine and smart and successful, all at the same time.