Norton described his time in San Francisco as 'frightening' due to the AIDS crisis, which influenced his experience exploring his sexual identity amidst fear and loss.
He reflected on the communal living experience at Stardance, recalling San Francisco as 'a gay Disneyland' during the 80s, which both excited and scared him.
Norton shared that he felt 'very naive' when moving to the commune for cheap rent, yet recognized it as a formative and significant period in his life.
Looking back, he felt relief for not having engaged as much sexually during that dangerous time, wondering if he had a 'lucky escape' from the AIDS epidemic.
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