Match.contrite: GLAAD Makes a Date with Isaiah

In light of Thursday evening's mea culpa from Isaiah Washington, GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano has released the following: "We are encouraged by Isaiah Washington's statement, and optimistic that it may mark a turning point in this deeply troubling situation. His acknowledgement of his actions — and of the hurt and harm his actions have caused — is an important first step toward healing his relationships with his cast mates, his fans, and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. "Mr. Washington has scheduled a meeting with us for early next week" — likely Monday, TVGuide.com has learned — "and we look forward to exploring opportunities for moving forward together and healing some of the wounds of the past four months."Next stop for Mr. Washington: Waxing regretful for Barbara? Diane? Oprah? Menounos?In related news, the Ausiello Report has out actor Neil Patrick Harris' reaction to the entire brouhaha.