“Your suffering needs to be respected. Don't try to ignore the hurt, because it is real. Just let the hurt soften you instead of hardening you. Let the hurt open you instead of closing you. Let the hurt send you looking for those who will accept you instead of hiding from those who reject you.”

Bryant McGill was an American actor and writer of the late 20th century. He gained recognition for his work in television, particularly as the voice of the title character in *The Simpsons* and for his sharp, often satirical writing on social issues. His contributions to comedy and commentary remain influential in modern media.