Quote by Mike Mills

My dad's gay experiences really had a very positive influence on me and my straight relationships - how to better accept all the weirdness and ambiguity and ups and downs and paradoxes. I knew from the beginning I was writing about love.

My dad's gay experiences really had a very positive influenc

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This quote suggests that the author's father's experiences in the gay community had a profound impact on their perspective on relationships. By witnessing the challenges, complexities, and contradictions of gay relationships, the author gained insight into how to approach their own straight relationships. It highlights the valuable life lessons learned from embracing diversity, accepting the uncertainties, and navigating the various aspects of love. Ultimately, the author acknowledges that their writing implicitly centers around the theme of love, influenced by their father's experiences.

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By Mike Mills

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