Gus Kenworthy Quotes

I realize it's a cliche, almost, that coming out of the closet is a very healthy and empowering thing to do, but for me, it really has been a truly wonderful thing.

I have to throw off the burden and the pressure.

I just have to be myself, and not worry about everyone looking at me and watching.

Personally, coming out was one of the most important things I've ever done, lifting from my shoulders the millstone of lies that I hadn't even realized I was carrying.

When I was 14, I felt very rundown; I had a home to go to, but I felt like I was 60 or something, older than I feel now. And I don't know if it's something that happens at 14, or whether it was adolescence or whether I was gay, or closeted gay, or whatever it was, I felt that.

Nothing weighs on me. I don't feel any weight.

I don't want to be too cool. You get so caught up with whether you're doing it right.

There's kind of a gift in being gay because, if you come out, you're forced to express yourself.

Stressing out over how you look, what you're wearing, or when you're getting home is not worth it.

I have a coming-out story that's probably very similar to lots of people who are my age: the fear of being rejected, the fear of losing your family and friends. You know, I worked through all of that, and that fear, and what that does to you, is pretty profound.

The weight of the world on my shoulders was something that I had to let go.

I've always been someone who's had to compartmentalize my life because I was in the closet, and I was in fear of outing myself. I always had so much going on in my mind and couldn't share it with anyone, so I actually feel like, now that I'm out, I have less to compartmentalize.

Since I came out of the closet, I've gotten to just really be myself and feel authentic and honest and genuine. It's just been a huge relief for me competitively.

George was adamant his sexuality should be kept under wraps, which created a wholly unwelcome extra level of stress for him to manage.

I had a lot of fear about coming out as a kid.

It's refreshing to have some time off from wondering whether I look fat.

As long as you're happy, I think that is the main thing. It's something people forget way too often these days getting so stressed thinking about what other people's opinions are or what they need to do tomorrow.

I don't feel pressure.

The closet door is open for me, where I left it, since I left it open, it has graciously stayed open.

I've never considered myself cool, and I don't think I ever will be. Honestly, it's better that way. It's much less pressure.

To hang out in a gay bar or put on a sequined halter top makes me feel like a total person.

I've realised that I am who I am and that is it. Like it or lump it. I'm not around to please anyone any more, and it's a huge relief.

I feel more at home knowing I'm not really at home. It takes all the pressure off you trying to fit in!

I was conveniently bisexual for a long time, and then I went, 'Come on, who am I kidding?' And I have to say, it was the single biggest step I took toward emotional well-being, to stop feeling like I had to hide who I am.

I think it's always good for gay people to come out, but it's also understandable why people might choose not to do so.