Hollis Stacy Quotes

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

With all the people hating and hurting each other, I don't understand how people could get upset about people of the same sex caring for each other.

In the 21st century, I think it's fair to say, homosexuality is more accepted in Britain and it's wonderful that my generation has been able to grow up with that.

You can have all of the laws and protection in place, but how do you get rid of homophobia? This is something that the U.S. is going to have to deal with.

It's not the '90s anymore. I think the gay community is a lot more accepted these days.

A lot of my friends are gay, and certainly I have no tolerance for anyone who has any sort of ignorance or restriction on people's lives or love lives.

Of course, the majority of us would speak up in the face of outrageous bigotry, but do we speak up in a social situation when someone casually refers to something as 'gay'? If we don't, we are standing with the homophobes whom we are quietly fighting.

When someone isn't ready we must not try to force them out. People are being bullied and committing suicide because they're gay and it's horrible.

Americans don't want cowboys to be gay.

I could never be homophobic in any kind of way, dude. I'm such a free bird.

If I was 14 and knew some gay people, I wouldn't nearly have had the struggle I had. Our world is definitely changing.

I don't understand what the big deal is with gay marriage. Get over it, people.

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

I used to be homophobic, but as I got older, I realized that wasn't the way to do things. I don't discriminate against anybody for their sexual preference, for their skin color... that's immature.

The whole principle of coming out is that everyone knows someone who's gay. The minute someone comes out, no one can be a bigot, because someone they love is gay.

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.

I don't see any reason to discriminate against homosexuals.

Far too many LGBTQ individuals are the victims of violence and hatred, and we must all fight together to ensure that no one is erased or marginalized because of how they identify or who they love.

I endeavour to read more, be more informed on gay rights. Whatever floats your boat is my outlook. It's hard enough to be happy without having legislation against you, too.

I'm sure that, on some level of the major-label and old-establishment industry, there are execs and agents who think homosexuality is a liability.

I have friends who are in gay relationships and I don't think it's right for people to be against that.

My brother had the courage to come out in 1978, when equality was still a distant dream.

The only way to really change perceptions, to break down barriers, break down homophobia, is through representation. That's definitely not something I had as a kid. I never saw a gay athlete kissing their boyfriend at the Olympics. I think if I had, it would've made it easier for me.

If you don't clap for Todrick Hall, guess what Mary, you're a homophobe.

There are two or three ways to combat homophobia - one is through humor. The second is to put a face on it.