I have never been married. I don't know if I will ever marry, though I hope to. When I am asked why I have not married, I explain that my parents have been happily married for 42 years. The bar feels so very high for that kind of commitment. Roxane Gay askbarcommitment share on social
Florida is a strange place: hot, beautiful, ugly. I love it here, and how nothing makes sense but still, somehow, there is a rhythm. Roxane Gay beautifulfloridahot Change image and share on social
I have known beaches, but I have no particular fondness for them. I don't like sand in my crevices. I don't like sand at all. I don't enjoy all that sunshine and heat without the benefit of climate control. Roxane Gay beachbenefitclimate share on social
I think that everyone in one way or another has some sort of body issue. There's something about themselves physically that they're not happy with, that they're ashamed of, that they keep constantly trying to change. Roxane Gay ashamedbodychange share on social
I think Lena Dunham is a very bright and very interesting writer, and what she's accomplished at such a young age absolutely impresses me. Roxane Gay absolutelyaccomplishage Change image and share on social
Placing Margaret Sanger on the $20 bill will remind us of what she has done for women and our reproductive health and how the fight for reproductive freedom is an ongoing one. Roxane Gay billfightfreedom Change image and share on social
I'm sick of hearing, thinking and talking about Woody Allen. Nonetheless, the allegations against him continue to capture our national attention because so much of the story is strange and sordid. Roxane Gay allegationallenattention Change image and share on social
In truth, I don't care about making feminism more accessible to anyone. Roxane Gay accessiblecarefeminism Change image and share on social
If I were ever to grace the pages of 'Vogue,' I would want my image retouched because the audience is so vast. There is great vulnerability in being exposed to that many judging eyes. I feel no small amount of guilt over this willingness to surrender my ideals. Roxane Gay amountaudienceexpose share on social
I want to take the time to think through how I feel and why I feel. I don't want to feign expertise on matters I know nothing about for the purpose of offering someone else my immediate reaction for their consumption. Roxane Gay consumptionexpertisefeel share on social
