I Had A Hell Of A Time

You Live With The Fear People Might Find Out. Then You Actually Have The Courage To Tell People And They Go, I Don't Think You Are Gay. It's Enough To Drive You Crazy.

People Might Find Me Attractive, But It's Also My Job To Prove That I Can Be Intelligent.

Normal" Isn't An Adjective You Wish To Hear After Putting That Much Effort Into Making Sure It Was Spectacular.

I Began To See Myself As Someone Who Can Help Others Understand Diversity Rather Than Feeling Like A Social Outcast. Ellen Taught Me To Not Care About Other People's Opinions. She Taught Me To Be Truthful. She Taught Me To Be Free. I Began To Live My Life In Love And Complete Acceptance. For The First Time I Had Truly Accepted Myself.

She'd Tell Me How She'd Handle The Backhanded Compliment By Smiling And Pretending She Was Receiving A Genuine Compliment All The While Ignoring Their Attempt To Be Insulting. After All, It's The Way An Insult Is Received That Makes It An Insult. You Can't Really Give Offense Unless Someone Takes It.