"I wanted to show America a different kind of man."

Chaz Bono on his “Dancing with the Stars” stint:

I came on this show because I wanted to show America a different kind of man. If there was somebody like me on TV when I was growing up, my whole life would have been different. And so I dedicated everything I did to all the people out there like me and especially to kids and teens who are struggling. You can have a wonderful, great life and be successful and happy.

 I have to say that I've never paid much attention to Chaz (despite hearing about him now and then over the years.)  But that really expresses how I feel.