"I'm just one example of thousands of transgender veterans and people who are actively serving today."

“Being liked for the way you looked is worse than not being liked at all.”

“What you newspaper and magazine writers, who work in rabbit time, don't understand is that the practice of architecture has to be measured in elephant time.”

Source : Eero Saarinen (1962). “Eero Saarinen on His Work: A Selection of Buildings Dating from 1947 to 1964 with Statements by the Architect”, New Haven : Yale University Press

“India has reduced its dependence on Iranian oil. I know their refineries have stopped asking for orders to purchase Iranian oil.”

“But here's the deal: If I were smart, I could figure out curling. If I were even smarter, I could figure out why people would actually watch other people doing it. I have tried. I can't. I can't even figure out the object of the game. Is it like darts? I just don't get it.”

“About all I can say for the United States Senate is that it opens with a prayer and closes with an investigation.”

“My mom would never let us quit. She always taught us the importance of sticking with it, even when times are tough. We didn't just hear her, we watched her. I know what to do because she led the way. She showed us that if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish the world. No matter where you're from and what you're up against.”

“Just understand that the end began long ago We got here just in time Look All the squares in the sidewalks were already there All these strangers have more money than you do All the good riffs have been taken And everyone is so scared Murder is commonplace I don't even flinch at the gunshots outside my window I feel lonely without them”

“But what I miss the most is knowing just exactly where it hurts, knowing just exactly what is wrong and what I want.”