"Most gays I know no longer have any interest in being icons of difference. All of us have begun to realise that what is important is to gain respect for how we live and love without defensive provocation.
The challenge is to win the fight to be ordinary - not to be forced into the role of camp court jesters or brazen sapphic hussies. Setting yourself up to inflame the 'breeders', or 'hets', is only the flipside of craving approval: it concedes the notion that there is an hierarchy of acceptability."
- Nigella Lawson
Before her Food Network personae became fully formed, dear Nigella wrote a column for The Observer. Do check out the entire piece here. I often wish Nigella would have more of an opportunity to speak more about contemporary issues, as I think she's quite the smarty pants. Don't get me wrong, I love her cooking shows, but it doesn't seem to be enough of a vehicle to do that brain justice. Perhaps she can do a future project that mixes social commentary with food. One can only hope! If you're reading this Nigella, hop to it!
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