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I know i can't tell you what it's like to be gay. but i can tell you what it's not. it's not hiding behind words, mama. like family and decency and christianity.
-Armistead Maupin
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I Know I Can't Tell You What

Armistead Maupin
I know i can't tell you what it's like to be gay. but i can tell you what it's not. it's not hiding behind words, mama. like family and decency and christianity.
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