A quick comeback is usually meant as license to be mean.

The murkiness of Donald Trump's position is really what distinguishes him from other Republican nominees and contenders who have been steadfast in their opposition to LGBTQ equality.

Too many people think that "good manners" are about subjugating yourself to others. Not true. Respect, and just as important, self-respect are two key elements in this equation.

I keep reading that Donald Trump is the most pro-LGBT GOP presidential nominee of all time - and I actually think that's true.

Rely on facts, figures, principles of equality and fairness.

There's nothing you can say that won't make you seem ungrateful or rude.

Calling a trans person by their former name is referred to as "deadnaming" and is considered highly offensive to most trans people I know.

When someone transitions you should refer to them by their new name both in the present and with references back in time.

Acceptance comes through understanding.

A big question that we have is that we do not understand why the comfort of the few should override the comfort of the many.

More people use guns to kill themselves than to kill others.

That's what people do who love you. They put their arms around you and love you when you're not so lovable.

Sleeping with a guy isn't the same thing as opening your heart to him.

Fate and character are different names for the same idea.

Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate.

A grown child is a dangerous thing.

Fashion's about extravagance, and everyone needs a bit of that.

The human spirit: Unbreakable. Relentless. Free.

Not all of life's roads are set fast, for a man may do this or a man may do that and not even the gods know the mind of a man.

Our police, our hard-working police, that our extraordinarily committed and dedicated military personnel, I'm really pleased that they are getting a good paid parental leave scheme.

Have you ever noticed how transparent people are when you really look at them?