In this quote, Portia de Rossi is reviewing her own personal experiences and revealing that she has had a strong sense of sexuality because she was a child. This declaration suggests that she has actually constantly been aware of her own desires and has had a natural interest about her own sexuality. It likewise indicates that she may have been more sexually mature than others her age, which could have been a source of confusion or pain for her. Overall, this quote clarifies Portia de Rossi's early understanding and expedition of her own sexuality.
"Neurotics complain of their illness, but they make the most of it, and when it comes to talking it away from them they will defend it like a lioness her young"
"Death is really a great blessing for humanity, without it there could be no real progress. People who lived for ever would not only hamper and discourage the young, but they would themselves lack sufficient stimulus to be creative"