Unarmed hand-to-hand fighting does not change through the ages; only the name changes, and it has only one rule: do it first, do it fast, do it dirtiest.
Robert A. HeinleinRead
It's of very little importance to me that I was born gay. It doesn't make me a better athlete, it doesn't make me a stronger person, it doesn't really do anything to enhance my life. It's just something I was born with, the same as green eyes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being born with a trait doesn't define one's abilities or character.
In this quote, Johnny Weir emphasizes that his sexuality is simply a part of who he is, similar to a physical feature like eye color. He suggests that one's identity or inherent traits, such as being gay, do not directly influence their capabilities or strengths but rather are just aspects of their existence that do not enhance or detract from their life experiences.
Themes
IdentitySexualityAthleteAcceptanceSelf-Identity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.
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