Sue Bird Quotes

The people follow what the media say. So if you said that Bruno Dumont is fantastic, it follows that more people would go to see my films. I have no wish to remain on the sidelines. I have no wish to make films that are only seen by bohemians in London and Paris.

I don't want to stay underground for just the cool people.

It's upsetting that it is such a big deal. I wish it weren't an issue all the time. It's funny that people say it's a departure, because I've been acting since I was a child. I've played three gay roles out of hundreds.

Gramercy Tavern appeared on the cover of New York Magazine the day we opened, and it was five deep at the bar with people who were not necessarily here to dine. They just wanted to kinda sniff out the hot, new restaurant.

Comic-Con has become more of a pop cultural festival, and to not be included feels like you're missing the biggest celebration of the year.

The public has always had affection for gay entertainers. The time was right for an out gay entertainer.

I think younger players probably just think they are who they are-they don't think about coming out. Unless you're number one in the world, nobody cares, usually.

The only thing I can give to young gay people is that when I was growing up, there were no role models that were blokey that were men. Everybody was flamboyant and camp, and I remember going, 'That's not me, so even though I think I am gay, I don't think I fit into this world.'

You see people who are disenfranchised elsewhere coming to Comic Con and making lifetime friends. I love seeing the outcasts of society all bonding together.

Dweebs are the new chic.

Most of us don't want to be outsiders.

We're talking about being relevant again. I want the Sixers to be on people's tongues again... I want the Sixers to be the basketball team that people want to see.

Not being white has never prevented me from enjoying Luke Skywalker or Han Solo. These are heroes of mine.

Making the desirable possible requires us to make the desirable popular, electable, credible, and something that people want to hold on to.

The more gays and lesbians come out - the more people realize that they have a friend who's gay, which they may not have known before, and they realize this person has the same aspirations and desires and need to be committed and to be part of a community - then they become more accepting.

I think we all want to fit in at a young age.

Social acceptance, 'being liked,' has so much power because it holds the feelings of loneliness at bay.

I think I always wanted to be everyone's friend.

I don't even know how I became cool.

My entire life goal was to be accepted by everyone. I think that's what I wanted the most. I never got it.

Outside of the gay world, I don't know how many people know me.

People in big studios are like, 'People want to see other people who are skinny and happy and amazing.' But I think, nowadays, they are realising that what sells is real people from all different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and size. People want to see themselves represented on screen, and it's a real cool thing for everyone.

I'm so proud of 'Star Wars' as it is and the fact that it's making a concerted effort to be more inclusive and be more representative. Because it's 'Star Wars.' It's intergalactic. The more people who look like everyone, the better.

Everyone wants to play. If you don't, normally you're not happy.

Just as not all popular albums are wonderful, not all wonderful albums are popular.