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outstanding
How long will it be until sexual minorities
have full equality, and which right will be the last
to be achieved?
Piano Man
man of many talents, Glenn
Goodfellow has excelled as
a piano player, baker, teacher,
accountant and more. The
Portland queer community has
begun to utilize this talent, as he has been
hired by Q Center for a new position,
A
M elanie D avis
Latino Gay Pride Founder and Co'Chairwoman
“It’s going to happen in my lifetime. 1 think the
word ‘marriage’ is the most controversial.”
operations coordinator. Goodfellow hopes
to help expand Q Center’s patronage and
resources. He has already helped lead
newcomers through the door with popu
lar programs such as Cabaret with a Q.
My
name
is Glenn Goodfellow,
though folks often call me GG.
E ric O lsen
Marketer
I am known for being that friendly
guy encouraging people to sing show
tunes around the piano.
“In the state, within five years. In the country,
a generation. The word ‘marriage’ will take the
longest.”
My cause is helping Q Center devel
op and implement stellar programming for
our diverse community.
I am 30 years old. I feel 30 years old—
it’s a great place to be.
Right now, I’m sitting in Q Center
filling out a questionnaire. Don’t tell my
boss, Kendall.
J oanna M iller
Jesus Freak
Glenn Goodfellow keeps the music playing at Q Center.
My first queer crush was on Fred Savage from The
pitter-pattering around with friends. Is it too late to
squeeze in a glass of pinot noir somewhere in there?
“Probably five to 10 years, hopefully shorter. Jobs
in churches will take the longest because the
majority of churches wouldn’t accept gay people
holding jobs there.”
Wonder Years.
My first job was hauling bags of manure at
I like to spend my down time teaching baking to
a greenhouse.
little kids; aggravating my rat terrier, Sushi; playing
piano in a chamber ensemble; fostering a good life
with my man, George; and sipping the occasional
cocktail with friends.
My inspiration is most often drawn from the
My proudest moment was realizing the impor
talented, driven and good-hearted people I surround
myself with.
My vice is the obvious choice of all bakers—carbs.
tance of fostering relationships with positive people.
The last queer or philanthropic event I partici
My biggest challenge is trying to find time for
sleeping when there are so many exciting things to get
done.
in Laurelhurst Park as the sun rises, getting a veggie
breakfast at Paradox Cafe, shopping for vintage things
that I don’t really need, indulgent napping and lazily
S teve N ail
Queer ASL Interpreter
pated in was an emotional QDoc movie reshowing of
Ballot Measure 9 at Q Center.
My highest hope for Q Center is that it will help
A perfect day in Portland would be spent walking
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“Within the next 10 years. I think it will be the
military because that part of society is controlled
by conservative, closed-minded people.”
everyone in this big queer Portland world realize that
they have the right to be happy, informed, healthy—
and, yes, all the while belting Broadway tunes.
—Melanie Altaras ©
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