PartyLines- photographs by Patrick McMullan

Were you ever gay? “Just for, like, 20 minutes.” —Chelsea Handler

—Michelle Williams

You play Drew Barrymore’s best friend in He’s Just Not That Into You. Are you tired of playing the gay best friend? “I get to play a really cute girl’s best friend. How bad can that be?” —Wilson Cruz

—Patti LaBelle

You’re from London. What do you think of Barack Obama? “Obama makes me want to live here now.” —Adele

—Heather Matarazzo

Will Milk be as popular as Brokeback Mountain? “If every single person that bought a ticket for Brokeback comes to see Milk we’d be very happy.” —Bruce Cohen

—Dan Jinks

What can Broadway do to bring the fans back? “Lower the ticket prices.” —Cheyenne Jackson

—Aaron Hicklin, Out Magazine

The Mormons are taking a lot of heat for their opposition to Prop 8. “The best sex I’ve ever had was with ex-Mormons.” —John Cameron Mitchell

—Our Lady J

Who are you most excited to see tonight? “I was looking forward to seeing Gus Van Sant. I wanted to thank him for Milk.” —Rev. Gene Robinson

—Nikka Costa

Are you disappointed about Prop 8? “It’s a bummer, but I think if you believe in something, if you really care about something, you should just do it.” —Richie Rich

—Malan Breton (Getty Images)

—Suede

Did you feel like the token straight guy on Project Runway? “I’m an honorary gay.” —Kevin Christiana