“Lesbian humor isn't trying to sell anything, it doesn't have to sell out. Coming out as a lesbian onstage is still a very political act; if it weren't, more women would do it.” — Kate Clinton
“I consider myself a lesbian, but I'm a bisexual lesbian.” — Betty Dodson
“As a standup, I try to change the world. As an entertainer, I try to entertain. And as a lesbian, I try to pick up the prettiest girl in the room.” — Lea DeLaria
“John Kerry didn't out me, nor did he offend or attack me by calling me a lesbian. I certainly couldn't be offended by the truth.” — Mary Cheney
“It's a cosmic joke that I'm a lesbian, because I understand men so well but women are a complete mystery to me.” — Lea DeLaria
“They're pushing me to do Howard. Howard's a trip. My friend made me watch the Lesbian Love Connection and I was like, Oh God, get me out of here!” — Sherilyn Fenn
“I went through the '70s and '80s saying, I'm a heterosexual bisexual lesbian, and whenever I said that, no one asked me another thing.” — Betty Dodson
“I'm happy to say that I'm a lesbian in the world. I know there are people who don't want to be called women comedians, but I think it gives a path to the fact that we live in extremely patriarchal times.” — Kate Clinton
“We are in desperate need of a well-done romantic lesbian comedy.” — Jill Bennett
“I'd rather not be known as the Vice President's lesbian daughter.” — Mary Cheney
“Marriages are under strain today in terms of economics. There are social cross-currents. We see failed marriages. But it is not under attack by our gay and lesbian citizens.” — Earl Blumenauer
“I was actually a bit disappointed about the amount of sex in the show. I think Backus should get out a bit more, get a relationship, perhaps make her a lesbian.” — Lexa Doig