"Gay Pride as a party is like the Carnival of Rio, but the aim has always been, in my opinion, to declare: "I'm not afraid". Today I believe there is no longer any need to be eccentric to declare oneself gay. The civilization and revolution of a country can also be seen when it becomes "normal" to be homosexual. (Paola Turci)"
January 1, 1970
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