"As a teenager, I had to struggle alone to learn about myself and what it meant to be gay. Now for [48] years I've had the satisfaction of working with other gay people all across the country to get the bigots off our backs, to oil the closet door hinges, to change prejudiced hearts and minds, and to show that gay love is good for us and for the rest of the world too. It's hard work---but it's vital, and it's gratifying, and it's often fun!"

-- Barbara Gittings

#Country Quotes #Fun Quotes #Teenager Quotes

“The marvelous pharmacy that was designed by nature and placed into our being by the universal architect produces most of the medicines we need.”
“Raising awareness about the Deaf culture is a huge cause that I advocate. Because both of my parents are deaf, I am passionate about it in an entirely different way.”

Source : "Empire Actor Grace Gealey: Gratitude and Forgiveness". Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.marandapleasantmedia.com. January 27, 2015.
“We survived a Slayer crowd every night for about 50 days and thought we could do about anything after that.”
“Without God there could be no American form of government, nor an American way of life. Recognition of the Supreme Being is the first, the most basic, expression of Americanism. Thus, the founding fathers of America saw it, and thus with God's help, it will continue to be.”

Source : Source: www.christiantelegraph.com
“The trick is not caring what EVERYBODY thinks of you and just caring about what the RIGHT people think of you.”
“On the one hand, it's common sense it's hard to see someone you love get sick or die. People are interconnected and their health is, too.”
“I am a daughter, a sister, a wife and a mother. I am a friend of women and I am their advocate.”
“I would try doing a dish 30 different ways”

Source : Biography/Personal Quotes, www.imdb.com.

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