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"Sometimes we're so concerned about giving our children what we never had growing up, we neglect to give them what we did have growing up."

"And like that, I said goodbye to my grandmother like we were two people who met in a coffee shop, shared a lifetime of stories and left wanting more, but knowing we'd meet there again."

"What thumbsuckers we all are...when it comes to mothers."

"Of course there are mothers,squeezing their breastsdry, pawning their bodies,shedding teeth for their children,or that's our fond belief.But remember - Hanseland Gretel were dumped in the forestbecause their parents were starving."

"We live in a world that has narrowed into a neighborhood before it has broadened into a brotherhood."

"Happy or unhappy, families are all mysterious. We have only to imagine how differently we would be described - and will be, after our deaths - by each of the family members who believe they know us."
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"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."

"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."

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

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

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