“I’m the one that’s married for 29 years. The accuser is the one that’s been single for a long time. So usually black women that look like me don’t engage in relationships like that.”

— Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll, a Republican, responding to a former staffer’s claim that she walked in on Carroll and a female aide in a sexual encounter. (WTSP.com, 10 News Tampa Bay, July 14)

“Obama is for same sex marriage. When the president is saying that, who am I to go the other way? It’s cool.”

— 50 Cent, speaking out on gay marriage after also being asked his reaction to fellow hip-hop artist Frank Ocean’s decision to reveal a past relationship with a man. “Anyone that has an issue with Frank Ocean is an idiot,” 50 Cent said. (BET.com, July 16)

“In 100 years from now, people are going to go, ‘Who was against gay marriage?’ And I’ll be one of those idiots and say, ‘That’s me.’ I’m just against it on moral grounds, that’s it.”

— Comedian and former “Good Times” star Jimmie Walker, known for the “Dy-no-mite” catchphrase, in a recent interview with CNN (CNN.com, July 16)

“If that’s how they are, that’s how they are. I mean, we’re teammates so, as long as he’s being a good teammate and being respectful and everything, that’s cool.”

— New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, when asked how he would respond if an NFL teammate came out. (Outsports.com, July 16)

“Members of the LGBT community are inspirational leaders and role models in every aspect of American life. The formation of LPAC provides lesbians and the entire LGBT community a new, stronger voice and a real and respected seat at the table when politicians make policy that impacts our lives.”

—  Tennis legend Billie Jean King, a supporter of LPAC, a new political action committee that hopes to raise $1 million in 2012 to donate to candidates who appeal to lesbian voters. (Associated Press, July 11)

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