" His name is Jed,” he said. “He’s in pre-law at Rice University. That’s all I know, except that he’s probably straight.” The landlady gave him a sly smile. “That’s what he told you? He’s probably straight?” He laughed. “Well, he’s currently in love with Bruce Springsteen, so I just assumed he was. "

― Armistead Maupin , Back to Barbary Lane: The Tales of the City Omnibus (Tales of the City, #4-6)