I believe in freedom of speech and in artistic freedom, ... I also believe in the expression of someone's truth. I never thought we would have to justify shows like 'Gypsy' and 'Grease.'

Cats will be cats.

Even those odds seem a bit short to me,

Yes, I think it's a freedom of expression issue. My feeling is the best way to counter bad speech is with more speech.

Therefore, the proclamation has no effect on the Bill of Rights -- specifically the freedom of speech, of expression or of the press and the right of the people to peaceful assembly and to petition the government for redress and grievances.

I'm a big advocate of freedom: freedom of speech, freedom of expression, freedom of thought.