Knoxville or bust.

Many thanks to Johnny Knoxville for such a hilarious, fascinating interview, and big points to The Advocate for being bold enough to give it the cover ["Kicking With Johnny Knoxville," October 12]! I loved reading about Knoxville's interactions with eat icon like John Waters. Although their backgrounds couldn't be more different, they both have the ability to go beyond simply blurring the lines between gay and straight to realizing and showing that there really aren't any lines there to begin with. It certainly goes to show that you don't have to be gay to speak intelligently on issues that are relevant to your readers. If American Grizzly had done a cover with Knoxville and those three gorgeous bears from A Dirty Shame, I'd certainly pick up a copy. But then again, I was picking up a copy anyway.

Owen D. Murphy, Chicago, Ill.

I thought your magazine was a gay and lesbian publication. However, issue after issue there are men on the cover of the magazine, and they aren't gay men--they are straight men. For this issue Johnny Knoxville is on the cover. Inside we are treated to images of him in a sailor suit (one with his hat held up with his crotch), with a drill on his lap, and--the best--sucking water out of a hose. Meanwhile, Heather Matarazzo, an out actress, is stock on page 73 ["Welcome to the House, Doll!]. I love reading your magazine and find it very informative when it acts as the "national gay and lesbian newsmagazine." However, if I wanted to read the "national male eye candy and sexual innuendo" magazine, I'd subscribe to Playgirl.

Amanda Kendle, via the Internet