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

Normal" isn't an adjective you wish to hear after putting that much effort into making sure it was spectacular.

I didn't choose the fact that I was gay, but I did choose whether to live my life as a gay woman-that was the terrifying thing for me. Especially being a gay actress.

True nobility isn't about being better than anyone else; it's about being better than you used to be.

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

Every animal has its own intelligence and sensitivities. They're all lovely, worthwhile, and deserving of our respect.

I could tell by his expression that once he got over his anger at me for keeping this secret from him, there was nothing left to talk about. He wasn't confused. He didn't need questions answered. He didn't ask why or how or with whom or whether I thought maybe it might just be a phase. He didn't ask who knew and who didn't know or whether I thought it might ruin my career. I was his sister and he didn't care whether I was straight or gay; it simply didn't matter to him.