Trust is precious and easily wasted, and guessing is a lousy foundation for future progress.
People everywhere in the world have Russian connections. There is nothing wrong with having Russian connections as long as you're transparent about it.
Anything is better than lies and deceit!
If you want truth you should begin by giving it.
I try not to lie to people - the only way to control the way you're perceived is to tell the truth.
A true party-man hates and despises candour.
I believe it's important to be open and honest, especially with your friends.
So many queer people come out constantly for the rest of their lives, ya know? To the people they work with, to people in taxi cabs. Whatever it is, it isn't the one day.
By telling my own story, I hope to help remove the stigma. It never should be something to hide.
The lesson is, because there will be many lemons in life, to learn to make the proverbial lemonade - and be open and honest. That's the best way of doing damage control and positioning yourself for success.
