Joseph Benavidez Quotes

I never said I don't like gay people.

And I'm not homophobic.

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.

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.

God did not create gays and lesbians so He could have something to hate!

I don't believe I've ever met a homosexual.

Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality.

I actually feel sorry for people who have a lot of illusions in their head about what gay is. I mean, I know some gay people who are really wonderful people.

No one should be discriminated against because of their sexual orientation.

My gayness became quietly accepted and, shock of all shocks, life went on.

I am not homophobic - in no way, shape or form.

Someone actually asked me once if I used coming out as a publicity stunt. It's cool that we live in a time when being gay could be seen as helping your career.

I've been standing with and united with the gay community. I know so many gay men and women that homophobia is such a baffling thing for me.

Why do people care if I'm gay or not?

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

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

I think it would be tough for a lot of the athletes that I play with to think that while that I'm showering, that I'm performing on the field, I'm bleeding, I'm fighting with a person that is a homosexual.

You can't use the fact that I'm bisexual against me if that's something I'm proud of.

I think there would be situations that will occur on the field that would be tough for a person who is homosexual, because I know there will be people definitely taking shots at him.

I'm not homophobic and I'm not anti-gay.

It's not like I hate gay people.

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

I have hardly any friends who aren't gay.