Cynical realism is the intelligent man's best excuse for doing nothing in an intolerable situation.
I think that all the anger and cynicism comes from suppressing things that we always wanted.
But I'm trying not to be cynical - I don't want to be one of those people who has a cool opportunity and blows it. It's really amazing what's happening to me.
Even in high school I had friends that I didn't know were gay until years later. I'd find out on Facebook or something and be like 'Oh that explains some things ' or 'Wow no wonder they were so cool.'