"A profound common sense is the best genius for statesmanship."

“I was completely swept along with my own compulsion. I don't know how else to put it. It didn't satisfy me completely, so maybe I was thinking, 'Maybe another one will. Maybe this one will.' And the numbers started growing and growing and just got out of control, as you can see.”

“Don't get me wrong, I'm not ashamed of my body, I just don't see any reason to not cover it up as much as possible. ... I'm someone who considered becoming a nun, for the outfit.”

“I have never taken any substance to enhance my performance.”

Source : "Sprinters say doctor helped get their drugs / Bay Area psychiatrist says he did sporadic consulting for Conte". Interview with Seth Rosenfeld, www.sfgate.com. February 21, 2005.

“Make sure your vision is God's vision.”

“Ah, well.” He smiled-another one of those devastatingly intoxicating smiles that did unreasonable things to her body temperature and respiration. With a nod and a respectful, “Ma’am,” he left her in the middle of the room. Feeling like she’d been hit by a tank.”

“I am the most miserable person who ever lived," he said... "You are young, and in love," said Primus. "Every young man in your position is the most miserable young man who ever lived.”

“Our kids just aren't living in the same generation, and if they're not introduced to gender identity as a problem, they won't internalize them as a problem. Which isn't to say they won't meet bigotry in their lives.”

Source : Source: www.guernicamag.com

“I definitely want to design clothes at one point.”