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

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.

Putting our heads in the sand is not a wise strategy.

Creativity is not result, it is a process!

No matter how prepared you think you are for the death of a loved one, it still comes as a shock, and it still hurts very deeply.

I do Comic-Con and stuff all over the world. They can be taxing and they can take it out of you a little bit, but it's just great for the fans. They get such a kick out of it.

The unfortunate do not pity the unfortunate.

I'm always inspired by actresses who are older than me. Because I know that person has lived so much more life than I have. There's a whole other toolbox.

I believe we all agree that, for the health of Kansas, nothing is more important than education.

I was born modest; not all over, but in spots.

You're supposed to be who you are. You're supposed to make music that is true to you.

There's a picture of the real Coach Gary Gaines in the book and he's sitting in the locker room after a game, and he just looks so much like Billy Bob, that we went to him.

Cynicism makes you feel smart, I know it, even when you aren't smart.