Yahya Jammeh Quotes

If I never again had to read or write a word about homosexuals, I would be very happy.

In some places it's actually very OK to be homophobic.

I have a half-brother who is very, very, very gay, many cousins, best friends who are all members of the LGBT community, and for me to not say anything would be hypocritical. There is a lot of prejudice. People think it is abnormal. No, it's just another normal.

That one can love another of the same gender, that is what the homophobe really cannot stand.

I'm not against gay people.

Homophobia is just that: a phobia.

An openly gay footballer would be exposed to abusive comments.

I think it can be difficult for young lesbian or young gay, bisexual, transgender to come out and be open with who they are because there's such a huge stigma attached to that preference of their sexuality.

Fans are going to give you crap no matter what sexual orientation you are.

And I'm not homophobic.

I'm 100 million percent not homophobic. I despise that label being attached to me.

Imagine that you're a gay man, and you're spending all your time with people who believe you are possessed by the devil. Or, in the case of a lot of Ugandans, with people who believe you should be killed. Someone told me once that I'm worse than a dog, I'm the scum of the earth, so for me, it was draining.

Homophobia is not the monopoly of any one country, culture, or religion.

It's not like we wanted to talk about the fact that we're gay all the time, but the world has forced it to be an issue.

For a homosexual, he's one of the nicest guys I ever met. And he's good at what he does. You know, he's got leadership ability, and if these people here would listen to him, he would take 'em a long way. But anyway, me and Richard got to be pretty good friends - not in a homosexual way, that's for sure.

Anyone who feels that homosexuality is not only a sin but also a disease or a mental issue should take a look in the mirror and realize who the real crazy person is.

Homosexuals are weak, morally sick wretches.

This is the Homosexuality Is An Abomination Club, right?

What do you mean you don't believe in homosexuality? It's not like the Easter Bunny, your belief isn't necessary.

Our intention is to really explore this transition and, beyond that, explore the particular things that someone comes up against when they're gay or lesbian.

Just because I'm in favor of gay rights doesn't mean that I'm gay or doesn't mean I'm some kind of 'sissy' or something. That's the language that you hear in locker rooms.

Racism is unacceptable in the real world, and it's unacceptable online.

I used to be told if I talked about my sexuality in any way that we wouldn't have a tennis tour.

I've been bisexual for as long as I can remember. I remember being made fun of in junior high for that. It was something that was shameful, and it really shouldn't be.

I think people feel threatened by homosexuality. The problem isn't about gay people, the problem is about the attitude towards gay people. People think that all gays are Hannibal Lecters. But gay people are sons and daughters, politicians and doctors, American heroes and daughters of American heroes.