'But this my masculine usurped attire...
Conceal me what I am, and be my aid
For such disguise as haply shall become
The form of my intent...
Disguise, I see, thou art a wickedness
Wherein the pregnant enemy does much.'
- Shakespeare, Twelfth Night

'Were it not better,
Because I am more than common tall,
That I did suit me all points like a man?
Lie there what hidden woman's fear there will,
We'll have a swashing and a martial outside,
As many other mannish cowards have
That do outface it with their semblances.'
- Shakespeare, As You Like It

To my beloved wife, Lisa McNulty, who saves my life on a daily basis.

Seven years ago, I had my first tutorial in becoming a man.

I, meanwhile, am staying right where I am: fortunate, proud, free and glad in every way to be a woman.