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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.

I have no problems with gay men or gay women.

Quotes by Adrien Broner

Obviously I'm not there to pick up anybody, but I'm not afraid to hang out in a predominantly gay establishment.

Quotes by Adrien Brody

Sexuality is very fluid, but I never chose to be gay.

Quotes by Adam Silvera

For me, I remember being 19 and coming out as bi to all of my friends. I'd had girlfriends, and all of these experiences and such, and then, as I got older, I started identifying as gay.

Quotes by Adam Silvera

Being Quotes

Being gay has never been a big deal to me, which is why it's a little funny to be getting all this attention about it.

Quotes by Adam Rippon

I'm not like a gay icon or America's gay sweetheart. I'm just America's sweetheart, and I'm just an icon.

Quotes by Adam Rippon

I would absolutely not go out of my way to meet somebody who I felt has gone out of their way to not only show that they aren't a friend of a gay person but that they think that they're...

Quotes by Adam Rippon

It's 2018, and being an openly gay man and an athlete, that is part of the face of America now.

Quotes by Adam Rippon

I really brought that with me: that people think gay people are disgusting... I remember thinking, 'Okay, I might be gay. But I won't tell anybody. Nobody will ever know.'

Quotes by Adam Rippon

Community Quotes

First and foremost, I'm an athlete. And I'm an Olympian. I'm not a gay Olympian. I'm just an Olympian that's also gay. I don't mind reading that - like, 'gay Olympian Adam Rippon.' It's fine. I hope that, in a...

Quotes by Adam Rippon

Being gay is not something that defines me. What defines me is what my mom always taught me: to treat everyone with respect, to always be a hard worker, and to be kind.

Quotes by Adam Rippon

I think the least stereotypical gay character on television is probably Matt LeBlanc on 'Episodes.' He just plays it so straight-faced. They never talk about the fact that he's such a huge gay person.

Quotes by Adam Pally

The living nightmare for a red state NASCAR driver would be a gay French driver.

Quotes by Adam McKay

People want to talk about whether I have rock cred, whether I'm selling out, the theatricality, the gay stuff... Chill out! And just enjoy yourself.

Quotes by Adam Lambert

Life Quotes

My wish is for gay to become less of a label, and more of just one of many great colors in the collective box of humanity.

Quotes by Adam Lambert

I am gay, and I'm very comfortable with it.

Quotes by Adam Lambert

I don't think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I'm gay.

Quotes by Adam Lambert

It's always fun teasing the person. When they ask if I'm gay, I say, 'Oh, I don't know.'

Quotes by Adam Garcia

My favorite thing to do is to wind those guys up by hitting on their girlfriends. I say, 'I think your girlfriend's gorgeous, but it's all right, I'm gay.' They get very nervous after a few minutes!

Quotes by Adam Garcia

Like Quotes

I don't care if people think I'm gay. I know I'm not, so it doesn't bother me.

Quotes by Adam Garcia

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these quotes say about representation for gay people?
They highlight how important visibility is - one quote notes that "Television has played an important role in normalizing the experiences of gay men and lesbians in America," while another asks why a lack of representation - "whether I'm gay or Latino or on welfare" - would mean someone's life isn't valuable. For more on identity and everyday experience, see our Being collection.
Is there a quote about family here?
Yes - one quote shares pride in belonging to a gay family, saying, "It's awesome to be part of a gay family." For more on togetherness and belonging, check out our Community collection.
Does this collection touch on equality or civil rights?
Yes - one quote calls for "unequivocal civil equality for every gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered citizen of this country," reflecting the speaker's own view that society is moving toward greater equality. It's presented here as that individual's stated opinion, not a claim about the site's stance.
How does this page talk about being gay in everyday life?
In a plain, matter-of-fact way - the quotes here describe being gay as simply one part of a person's life and identity, alongside things like family, culture, and background, rather than treating it as unusual or separate. For more on everyday identity and self-reflection, see our Life collection.
What's the overall feeling of the gay quotes on this page?
The overall tone across these quotes is affirming and matter-of-fact - pride in family, a call for equal treatment, and a reminder that representation matters. You can find more reflections like these in our Like collection.

Several lines also speak to simply being seen and valued, a thread that continues in our Life and Like quote collections.