She came out publicly in 1997, one of the first college sports coaches to do so, and since that time has become an important advocate for gay and lesbian college athletes.

Proponents of ‘the law of attraction’ want to make us believe that whatever we dream of, will appear of its own accord – without any hard work.

Most important, this lifelong supporter of humanitarian causes still feels he has a mission to help other people.

He is an advocate.

By agreeing to the first request, they were hoping I had built a mental image of myself as a friend, a customer, or a supporter.