"Sometimes life gives us lessons sent in ridiculous packaging."
"It's just that you don't have to bring it to every stage. You can do a fundraiser for people that you support. You don't necessarily have to talk about one thing or another when you're on your own."
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Source: Interview with Gregg Shapiro, chicago.gopride.com. November 3, 2016.
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