I am who I am because of the people who influenced me growing up, and many of them were gay. No one has any right to tell anyone what makes a family.

Drew Barrymore

The problem with gender is that it prescribes how we should be, rather than recognizing who we are.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

It is revolutionary for any trans person to choose to be seen and visible in a world that tells us we should not exist.

Laverne Cox

It wasn't an option for me to be closeted or to keep it to myself. Sky's blue, grass is green. Can't fight it.

Jonathan Van Ness

If you help elect more gay people, that gives a green light to all who feel disenfranchised a green light to move forward.

Harvey Milk

I hate the word homophobia. It's not a phobia. You're not scared. You're an asshole.

Morgan Freeman