I spent 24 years in the closet wanting to talk so desperately about who I was and what I am but too afraid to.
Gus KenworthyRead
For anyone who says 'Who cares if you're gay? It's 2018,' well, a lot of people care because a lot of people had the opportunity to be out, and there's been a lot of fear surrounding it. This is the first time we're seeing representation, and because of that, it is a big deal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of representation and the ongoing struggles of the LGBTQ+ community despite societal progress.
Gus Kenworthy's quote highlights the reality that, while some may dismiss concerns about someone's sexual orientation as outdated in a modern context, many still face challenges and fears regarding being open about their identity. It underscores the significance of representation in society and how it can help alleviate these fears, making it clear that the journey toward acceptance is far from over.
Themes
RepresentationLgbtq+AcceptanceFearIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about LGBTQ+ rights to emphasize the value of representation.
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All quotes →I'm so proud that now you can exist as a gay man and be an Olympian, and it can be beneficial rather than negative. So it's amazing. And I just think I feel so liberated now that I've been out of the closet for a while, and so I'm free in that I just get to be myself, speak freely, act freely, and I think that I am competing confidently.
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