Gavin Newsom

It was difficult to realize, 'I'm lieutenant governor.' And Brown appropriately reminded me of that.

I'm sick and tired of politics and politicians as usual.

You need to let go of your fear and anxiety of being judged by others.

Make no mistake: conversion therapy is not about 'praying away the gay.' It's an emotional torture against our most innocent citizens: our children.

Prop 8 did something that no other state in the history of this country has done. It took away the rights of people that already were legally affirmed. Imagine someone putting something on the ballot saying your wedding, your marriage is no longer valid.

Separate is not equal. Civil unions are civil unions. Marriage is marriage. They're different institutions.

I really feel it's time to dissolve the current relationship of governor and lieutenant governor by running as a ticket.

I did not love reading, spelling, math and science. I struggled. I was a terrible speller.

Even though he's a third-generation San Franciscan, my father's very European in some ways, and he loves wine.

California is a bellwether state. California was the first state in the United States to overturn the laws against interracial marriage. It took 19 years for the rest of the country to come around to that point of view.

You can love me or hate me and disagree with me, but you sure as hell know where I stand.

As Mayor, I will use my experience to make San Francisco a place where small businesses can thrive.