You tend to be afraid when someone seems foreign to you. But if you aren't careful, that can lead to bigotry.

An activist is one who is actively involved in creating community, whether that is locally in their neighborhood or internationally. It is an admirable quality.

There are brilliant out lesbians and gay men and bisexuals and transgendered people and heterosexuals keeping the fire of change alive. Not a day goes by when I don't feel grateful to them for their work.

Young people discovering their sexuality must know they walk with a strong tradition and that they are not alone. They have a right to information without being pressured.

Bigotry and judgment are the height of insecurity.

If one is desperate for love, I suggest looking at one's friends and family and see if love is all around. If not, get a new set of friends, a new family.

It is a full time job being honest one moment at a time, remembering to love, to honor, to respect. It is a practice, a discipline, worthy of every moment.

I am very sad for men and women trapped in any relationship where there is cruelty, dominance, inequity. I long for the liberation of all people.

I don't much care who is gay or straight or married or not. I mostly notice if they are brave enough to confront bigotry.

I believe people who practice their beliefs in daily life are activists.

I am going to sing lesbian love songs and support gay rights no matter what. The rest is public relations.

If black people mistrust white people, they are mistrusting racism, and that is appropriate.

People in power need to control others in order to maintain power. One of the ways to do that is to take that which is threatening and demonize it.

One disco, one soft ball game, one lost love, one gay pride rally at a time.

There is no sexuality that is greater or lesser than another.

The building of friendship, family, community and love is complicated. We are so isolated in this country, no longer supported by tribes and villages.

Anything that is non-violent is OK with me.

As the middle begins to feel safe enough to accept some of the so-called radical thinking, ideas move to the middle and a new edge is created.

I have often felt bad that I am not great at any one thing. Like just a super super singer. Or the Gregory Hines of something.

I meet so many people, but I don't know anybody.