I wanted people not to care about whether you were gay, straight, black, white, transgender, whatever it may be... That being said, there's more work to be done... I still want to change the world, absolutely.
Boy GeorgeRead
The struggle isn't just about being straight or gay or transgender - it's a human struggle. That's always really been my kind of starting point: If you're out there and you're odd, come over to my house.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the universal nature of struggles related to identity and acceptance.
Boy George's quote speaks to the idea that the challenges faced by individuals with different sexual orientations or gender identities are part of a broader human experience. It invites those who feel different or marginalized to find a sense of community and support, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and understanding in addressing these struggles.
In practice
In a speech at a pride event, to emphasize the importance of acceptance for all individuals.
I wanted people not to care about whether you were gay, straight, black, white, transgender, whatever it may be... That being said, there's more work to be done... I still want to change the world, absolutely.
My family knew I was gay when I was 15, long before I got famous. But it's a very different thing coming out to your family and coming out to the universe. That's a big step. Maybe without me, there wouldn't be Adam Lambert. Without Bowie, there wouldn't be me. Without Quentin Crisp, there wouldn't have been Bowie. So everything is part of a big daisy chain.
Long live all us crazy soldiers _x000D_ _x000D_ Who were born under calico skies _x000D_ _x000D_ May we never be called to handle _x000D_ _x000D_ All the weapons of war we despise
I was never afraid of failure after that because, I think, coming that close to death you get kissed. With the years, the actual experience of course fades, but the flavor of it doesn't. I just had a real sense of what choice do I have but to live fully?
Look what happened with the employment law in France-the law was withdrawn because the people marched in the streets. I think what we need is a global protest movement of people who won't give up.
Cowards die many times before their actual deaths.
The number one taboo for boys is to be feminine, so for someone to not only override their internal directive but society's directive is mind-boggling and heroic. It's courageous.
Luckily, I'm not afraid to make a fool of myself.
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