{T}here is no such thing as a homosexual or a heterosexual person. There are only homo- or heterosexual acts. Most people are a mixture of impulses if not practices, and what anyone does with a willing partner is of no social or cosmic significance.
Gore Vidal argues that sexual identity, as traditionally defined, is a flawed concept. He believes that no one can be strictly categorized as homosexual or heterosexual; instead, these labels oversimplify the complexity of human sexuality. Vidal suggests that individuals often possess a blend of attractions and behaviors that cannot be confined to one label.
According to Vidal, the significance of sexual acts lies in their occurrence rather than the identities assigned to them. He emphasizes that what individuals choose to do with consenting partners holds no inherent importance in a broader social or cosmic context, highlighting a more fluid and nuanced understanding of human sexuality.
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