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Gay Quotes
On identity, belonging and the case for equality.
These gay quotes touch on media representation, the meaning of chosen family, and calls for full civil equality regardless of orientation. See related reflections in our Community quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's important not to lose sight of the fact people of all sorts are still putting themselves at risk. It happens to straight and gay, single and married. I have never been comfortable thinking of AIDS as something that 'other people' get.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think also there was a lot of coming to terms with where I am in life, where I fit in as a gay man in America, and getting more comfortable with who I am.
- Obstacles
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I came out, when I was 17 years old, it was one of those things where I realized that there was going to be so many obstacles, but being gay doesn't mean being weak.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
When you start talking about abortion and gay rights, people take that seriously and they're passionate about it - on both sides.
- Marriage
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- Nov 07, 2020
I don't support gay marriage, but I also don't support a constitutional amendment banning it. However, I do support same sex unions that would give gay couples all the rights, privileges and protections of marriage.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
I don't think sometimes people in positions of leadership in the church really engage gay and lesbian people and talk to them and get to know about their lives.
- Joke
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- Nov 07, 2020
I like to joke about being gay because it's something teenagers would never joke about.
- Music
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I was 14, I came very close to becoming a gay teen suicide 'statistic,' but I then turned to music, my piano, my loved ones, and discovered that it does in fact get better.
- Enhances
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've worked with a lot of gay and lesbian organizations. I sit on the board of the Empire State Pride Agenda. I've also done a lot of work for Broadway Care/Equity Fights AIDS. I think it's important because, when we can be of service to others, it only enhances our lives. I've been helped a lot in my life.
- Black
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- Nov 07, 2020
I was so beat down as a young person - being black, being gay, being unable to assimilate because I could never, ever pull off being butch.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
Everyone has people in their lives that are gay, lesbian or transgender or bisexual. They may not want to admit it, but I guarantee they know somebody.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
Safe Schools lets young people who identify as gay know that they have every right to be accepted and respected for who they are. We should never underestimate how important this message is - or the consequences of trying to shout it down.
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- Nov 07, 2020