life is short (ii)

"I surrendered my youth to the people I feared when I could have been out there loving someone. Don't make that mistake yourself. Life's too damn short." 
Armistead Maupin said this, wishing that he had "come out" as gay earlier in his life. But the comment might apply just as easily to lots of us who conduct our lives in fear of what other people think. Life is short, and then you die. No rehearsals.

Comments

[Lorna]

THIS was exactly what I needed to read today. Confirmation indeed :)

[Kathryn]

That is splendidly true, but would you forgive me if I were unutterably frivolous and quoted a bit of graffitti on our board?
"Life is short. Wear stilts"

Sorry. Saturday night fever!

[Kristin]

This SO rings. Speaks to things I've been pondering of reputation and participation in social movements. Thanks.