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

Average. It was the worst, most disgusting word in the English language. Nothing meaningful or worthwhile ever came from that word.

Just look at all the awards shows now. It has turned into a catwalk. You have to be wearing a certain designer, a certain dress, and everyone's critiquing.

My sexuality is a part of me that I really like. But it's not the totality of me.

If I was 14 and knew some gay people, I wouldn't nearly have had the struggle I had. Our world is definitely changing.

Healing comes from love. And loving every living thing in turn helps you love yourself.

Even when I took first prize, topped the class, won the race, I never really won anything. I was merely avoiding the embarrassment of losing.