“The difference between those who adapted and those who didn't, Gorton said, was a willingness to totally commit.”

“For the hundreds of thousands of Californians in gay and lesbian households who are managing their day-to-day lives, this decision affirms the full legal protections and safeguards I believe everyone deserves.”

“I think that gay marriage is something that should be between a man and a woman.”

“I didn't mind basic training. It taught me that something that seems impossible at the start can be achieved.”

“He had a voice you couldn't miss: strong and penetrating with strange vowels that sounded different from the accents of other English speakers even to me. I later discovered that he was Canadian.”

“I saw a woman wearing a sweatshirt with Guess on it. I said, thyroid problem?”

“You have to remember something: Everybody pities the weak; jealousy you have to earn.”