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“Larry [Kramer] and I often disagree. There was the whole meshuggaas we went through about his donating his papers to Yale, and I disagreed with him on a number of things about that. You wanted a gay center.”

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Kevin Sessums
Kevin Sessums

Kevin Sessums is an American author known for his unique perspective and profound insights. His works cover a range of topics including gender, identity, and human experience, and have been well-received by readers. more

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