“Being Intersex is not at all at odds with being normal.” ???
“Recovery is full of ups and downs. There is no such thing as a linear life.” ??????
“Every gay and lesbian person who has been lucky enough to survive the turmoil of growing up is a survivor. Survivors always have an obligation to those who will face the same challenges.” ???
“Don’t be afraid; people are so afraid; don’t be afraid to live in the raw wind, naked, alone…Learn at least this: what you are capable of. Let nothing stand in your way.” ? ??
“I’m not ashamed of being gay, never have been and never will be. For that, I have no apologies.” ???
“It is a testament to my parents that they never reacted negatively to the four-year-long pride parade that marched through their house.” ???
“My parents taught me never to judge others based on whom they love, what color their skin is, or their religion. Why make life miserable for someone when you could be using your energy for good? We don’t need to share the same opinions as others, but we need to be respectful. When you hear people making hateful comments, stand up to them. Point out what a waste it is to hate, and you could open their eyes.” ???
“I don’t check any particular box. I’ve never caught feelings for anyone because they were a male or a female. I feel for people because of who they are. Not what they are.” ???
“There will not be a magic day when we wake up and it’s now okay to express ourselves publicly. We make that day by doing things publicly until it’s simply the way things are.” ???
“All of us who are openly gay are living and writing the history of our movement. We are no more — and no less — heroic than the suffragists and abolitionists of the 19th century; and the labor organizers, Freedom Riders, Stonewall demonstrators, and environmentalists of the 20th century. We are ordinary people, living our lives, and trying, as civil-rights activist Dorothy Cotton said, to ‘fix what ain’t right’ in our society.” ???
“Love yourself, whatever makes you different, and use it to make you stand out. Mine is my voice and the fact that I’m gay.” ???
“If homosexuality is a disease, let’s all call in queer to work: ‘Hello. Can’t work today, still queer.’” ????
“The only queer people are those who don’t love anybody.” ???
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ???
“When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free.” ????
“I’m living by example by continuing on with my career and having a full, rich life, and I am incidentally gay.” ???
“Having to hide something like that just ruined me. It really, really killed me. I really honestly think that anybody who is openly gay and visible is powerful. It doesn’t matter what you do, you are impacting people.” ???
“I believe that no one should ever have to choose between a career we love and living our lives with authenticity and integrity.” ???
“I hate that word; straight. At the very least, those of us who are nonstraight should get called curvy. Or scenic. Actually, I like that: ‘Do you think she’s straight?’ ‘Oh no. She’s scenic.’” ???
“I am happy to dispel any rumors or misconceptions and am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest and feel most fortunate to be working with wonderful people in the business I love.” ???
