"Someone working in academia or industry who is embittered by knowing that their career choice was made by seeking to placate an advisor could do more to discourage other women and minorities from entering scientific careers."
"I do not like going out of my way to hide my orientation. I will do it if I believe it is necessary, but I do not enjoy treating it like a dark, dirty secret."
"I'm learning to live gracefully with the frustrations of research: being grateful for when something works and not taking it personally when it doesn't."