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I think if I'm controversial it's not because I set out to be. It's because I've never felt comfortable being part of someone else's mainstream community.

When I look at public opinion, I'm not far out of the mainstream. I'm in it, in many respects. In some respects, public opinion goes beyond anything I've ever said.

I've always been controversial because I offer new ideas. For me to be controversial, I think this is positive.

People say I'm controversial. But I think I lead a very balanced and normal life.

I don't think I'm mainstream. I think what I am is lots and lots of different cults. And when you get lots and lots of small groups who like you a lot, they add up to a big group without ever actually becoming mainstream.

I am, and remain, passionate about news.

I've been a very effective leader in the gay rights movement, though at times I've been controversial.

I don't get controversial, I don't get political and I don't tell you what to do with your life. I just go out there and tell some stories, and people can relate.