2. An Interesting Life

As a child my beloved aunt asked me to decide what kind of life I wanted to create for myself. I wanted an interesting life and became a gay rights activist and lobbyist. "Interesting lives are hard, hard and lonely." She explained.

Fifty years later she asked "So, how was it? Do you regret your choice? Its been hard and lonely. I know. I've been watching, but I've been so proud of you, but tell me. Tell me in your own words..."