There are two or three ways to combat homophobia - one is through humor. The second is to put a face on it.
Leslie JordanRead
My mother had found this album of all these old slides from the '50s of me as a kid and I said, 'We should have these made into pictures because the color's so beautiful.' There were pictures of me from 1955 as a little baby wearing all these elaborate outfits, and in these pictures was this amazing story of a gay man and his mother.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the deep bond between a mother and her child through cherished memories captured in photos.
Leslie Jordan's quote emphasizes the importance of family connections, nostalgia, and the beauty of shared experiences captured in photographs. It illustrates how memories from childhood, especially those shared with a mother, can tell profound stories about identity, love, and heritage, highlighting the significance of preserving those moments for future reflection and connection.
Themes
MotherMemoriesPhotographyNostalgiaFamilyIdentity
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a family gathering to spark conversation about old family photos.
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