If You've Got Mystique As Your Girlfriend

It Was Wrongly Assumed That I Wished To Become Some Sort Of Leader Among Gay Activists, Whereas In Reality I Was Happier To Be A Foot Soldier.

It's A Joy To Be Up Close To Derek Jacobi's Work. Alas, We Haven't Worked Very Much, Over The Years, Since We Were At University Together, But I Don't Think I've Missed Many Of His Great Shows And Performances.

If I Was On A March At The Moment I Would Be Saying To Everyone: Be Honest With Each Other. Admit There Are Limitless Possibilities In Relationships, And Love As Many People As You Can In Whatever Way You Want, And Get Rid Of Your Inhibitions, And We'll All Be Happy.

You Always Think That 70 Is The End Of The Road: 'somebody Died When They Were 73; Good Life'. You're Closer To Death, And You Better Make Sure You Don't Waste Too Much Of Your Time Doing Things You Don't Want To Do. No Point In Saying Things You Don't Believe In.

I Have Been Reluctant To Lobby On Other Issues I Most Care About - Nuclear Weapons (against), Religion (atheist), Capital Punishment (anti), Aids (fund-raiser) Because I Don't Want To Be Forever Spouting, Diluting The Impact Of Addressing My Most Urgent Concern - Legal And Social Equality For Gay People Worldwide.