- Attuned
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- Nov 07, 2020
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
- Parents
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- Nov 07, 2020
All parents should be aware that when they mock or curse gay people, they may be mocking or cursing their own child.
- Character
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've tried to be inclusive in my '2B' series. Over the course of three books, I wrote African-American characters, a paraplegic character, gay and lesbian characters, a bisexual, Jewish heroine, a multiracial hero, Korean and Chinese-American characters, and a multiracial supporting character.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
After I quote unquote came out as a Republican, one of my dearest gay friends said to me, 'You've got to go on a T.V. show and tell everyone you like gay people.' I was like, 'Why?' He was like, 'Because you're a Republican.' I was like, 'I'm sorry who's stereotyping who?'
- Nov 07, 2020
I did a women's movie, and I'm not a woman. I did a gay movie, and I'm not gay. I learned as I went along.
- Color
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- Nov 07, 2020
At an Antifa event meant to resist 'fascist violence,' I - a gay journalist of color - was beaten so badly that I was hospitalized for a brain hemorrhage.
- Fragile
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- Nov 07, 2020
As somebody who happens to be gay, I particularly resent that minorities are being encouraged to be fragile and bitter.
- Day
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've been gay since the day I was born.
- Eyes
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- Nov 07, 2020
I wanted to tell a dream-come-true story about going from a closeted gay kid who loved pop culture to an out adult man making pop culture. I went from being told when I was 21 that I should never go on TV because of my crossed eyes to winding up being a 'Housewives' whisperer and talk-show host.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
Straight people say, 'You know you're just gay,' and gay people say, 'You know you're just gay.' There is such a thing as bisexual!
- Parents
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- Nov 07, 2020
Latino kids are not rejected by their parents for being Latino, nor are most Muslims disowned by their parents for being Muslims, but those who are gay are often the target of their families' disapprobation or outright hostility.
- Free
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- Nov 07, 2020
Someday, being gay will be a simple fact, free of party hats and blame. But not yet.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
Now, it's not that I think that being gay is the most amazing, wonderful thing in the world, but I have a husband; I have a life; I have friends who I've met through this. It's who I am.
- Most
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- Nov 07, 2020
The most successful marriages, gay or straight, even if they begin in romantic love, often become friendships. It's the ones that become the friendships that last.
- My Own
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- Nov 07, 2020