When I was a kid, Ellen DeGeneres and Rosie O'Donnell were mere blips on the gaydar; and they were both still in the closet. Beth Ditto, musician
Beth Ditto is an American singer-songwriter and frontwoman of the band Gossip.
What does this quote by Beth Ditto mean?
Ellen DeGeneres and Rosie O'Donnell, who are both openly gay now, were not out of the closet at that time. The term "blips on the gaydar" refers to the fact that they were not well-known or visible as LGBTQ+ figures. The quote highlights the progress that has been made in terms of LGBTQ+ visibility and acceptance since then.
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I would say 'The Big Narstie Show' is the United Colours of Benetton; it's for everyone. But I would definitely say that it has a black appeal, because that's what I am. Big Narstie, musician
Big Narstie is a British rapper, MC, and television presenter.
What does this quote by Big Narstie mean?
However, he also acknowledges that the show has a particular appeal to black audiences, as he himself is black and brings his own experiences and perspectives to the show. Overall, the quote suggests that the show is both universal and culturally specific, reflecting the diversity of its host and audience.
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Trans women are a part of the female population and I think that they deserve a respectful representation. Carmen Carrera, entertainer
Carmen Carrera is a transgender model, actress, and reality television personality.
What does this quote by Carmen Carrera mean?
The quote highlights the importance of inclusivity and acceptance of all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.
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I would hope that one day there will be a time when it's not so much about transgender, it's just people will just see us as women. Carmen Carrera, entertainer
Carmen Carrera is a transgender model, actress, and reality television personality.
What does this quote by Carmen Carrera mean?
She wants to eliminate the discrimination and stigma that transgender people face and be treated equally as any other woman.
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As an African-American actor, a lot of our stories haven't been told. Chadwick Boseman, actor
Chadwick Boseman was an American actor known for his roles in films such as Black Panther, 42, and Get on Up.
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Some people say I'm unique, that there aren't other people with schizophrenia like me. Well, there are people like me out there, but the stigma is so great that they don't come forward. Elyn Saks, educator
Elyn Saks is a highly respected legal scholar and mental health advocate who is also a professor of law, psychology, and psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the University of Southern California.
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Anthropomorphic animals, when taken out of narrative into actual visibility, always turn into buffoonery or nightmare. C. S. Lewis, writer
C. S. Lewis was a British writer and scholar, best known for his works of fiction and non-fiction, including The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity.
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Sports federations must try to be professional in trying to market their sport. Abhinav Bindra, athlete
Abhinav Bindra is an Indian professional shooter who won the gold medal in the 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, becoming the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympics.
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Being gay has never been a big deal to me, which is why it's a little funny to be getting all this attention about it. Adam Rippon, athlete
Adam Rippon is a retired American figure skater who won a bronze medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics and became the first openly gay American athlete to win a medal at the Winter Olympics.
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Transparency is so important in business. Alan Mulally, businessman
Alan Mulally is a retired American businessman who served as the CEO of Ford Motor Company from 2006 to 2014.
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It wasn't until 1999 when my idols Mia Hamm and Kristine Lilly took home the women's World Cup trophy at the Rose Bowl in front of 40 million TV viewers that I remember thinking how rare it was to see women play sports on TV. Alex Morgan, athlete
Alex Morgan is a professional soccer player who has played for the United States women's national soccer team and various club teams.
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My interest as an artist is to illuminate the lives of black folks. I definitely am focused on films that illustrate all that we are and all our nuance and all our complicated beauty and mess, and when you're telling those stories, you gotta have black actors. Ava DuVernay, director
Ava DuVernay is a film director, producer, and screenwriter known for her work on films such as Selma, 13th, and A Wrinkle in Time.
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I make sure to use both Twitter and Facebook a lot which helps me connect to the fans. Avicii, musician
Avicii was a Swedish musician, DJ, and record producer known for his electronic dance music.
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Honestly, I was watching Marvel films and was always crestfallen: Where are the super-Asians? People are looking to be represented by their heroes. Benedict Wong, actor
Benedict Wong is a British actor known for his roles in movies such as Doctor Strange, The Martian, and Prometheus.
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I didn't see anybody in the media or on TV that played sports that looked like me. I didn't have those things growing up. Now that I'm in that position, I'm happy to be that person if I can. Cain Velasquez, athlete
Cain Velasquez is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and is a former UFC Heavyweight Champion.
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The doughy-faced woman has been forced to sit on the sidelines of culture for too long, and it's now time for us to stand up with our big round faces like the moon and say we have things to say, too. We have a round-faced agenda we want to push. Caitlin Moran, journalist
Caitlin Moran is a British journalist, author, and broadcaster known for her feminist and humorous writing style.
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Women's Wear Daily can do more than any other publication to establish a designer. Calvin Klein, designer
Calvin Klein is an American fashion designer who founded his eponymous brand in 1968, known for its minimalist and modern aesthetic.
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I guess the more women are present and out there in life, the more their stories will be told. I don't know. Their stories have always been told on Lifetime. Catherine O'Hara, actress
Catherine O'Hara is a Canadian actress and comedian known for her roles in films such as "Beetlejuice," "Home Alone," and "Best in Show," as well as her work on the sketch comedy show "SCTV."
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The thing that disturbs me the most, being in England, is that on the screen we don't see very many of us - there aren't very many black girls. They don't make the roles for us, or they don't see us in those roles. Cynthia Erivo, actress
Cynthia Erivo is a British actress, singer, and songwriter known for her roles in films such as Harriet and Widows, as well as her Tony Award-winning performance in the Broadway revival of The Color Purple.
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Gay people are more powerful when they work with lesbians. We become more powerful when we're L, G, B and T. Dustin Lance Black, director
Dustin Lance Black is an American screenwriter, director, and producer known for his work on the film Milk and the TV series When We Rise.
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I used to be seriously incognito - without wanting to be. The effect of the magazines, television, billboards - they've changed my whole life in terms of having to deal with being a, quote, star. Edwin Moses, athlete
Edwin Moses is a retired American track and field athlete who specialized in the 400-meter hurdles.
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I guess from my perspective being a female athlete as well, there's probably not a huge amount of female athlete books out there. Ellyse Perry, athlete
Ellyse Perry is an Australian cricketer and soccer player who has represented her country in both sports at the highest level.
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I think there's a lot of things that occur within the African-American community, that we would prefer to stay within the African-American community - that we get a little nervous when you start having scenes or dialogue that we know is going to be viewed and heard on a national or global scale. Gabrielle Union, actress
Gabrielle Union is an American actress, activist, and author known for her roles in films such as "Bring It On" and "Bad Boys II" and TV shows like "Being Mary Jane" and "LA's Finest."
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The 'Womanthology' book got a lot of people jobs, inside and outside the industry, and I think stuff like that tends to be really effective. You have something in print that you can point an editor or a publisher to, and it makes a huge difference for a lot of people. Gail Simone, writer
Gail Simone is a comic book writer known for her work on popular titles such as Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Deadpool.
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Growing up I wasn't aware of a single gay person in our town. The only people who were gay that you had any idea of were Kenny Everett and people like him on TV. I thought, that's not what I am. Gareth Thomas, athlete
Gareth Thomas is a retired Welsh rugby player who is also known for being the first openly gay professional rugby player.
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The rumor is Chu Hing really wanted the 'Green Turtle' to be Chinese American, but the publisher didn't think that would sell. If you read those books, the hero almost always has his back facing the camera so you can't see his face. When he turns around, his face is obscured. Gene Luen Yang, writer
Gene Luen Yang is an American cartoonist and writer who has won numerous awards for his graphic novels and comics.
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When Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed the same-sex marriage bill, my blood was boiling. I had been silent, but that night, Brad and I watched the news and saw all these young people pouring out on Santa Monica Boulevard venting their rage, and I said, 'I have to speak out.' George Takei, actor
George Takei is an American actor, author, and activist best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the original Star Trek television series.
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Once the command of the air is obtained by one of the contending armies, the war becomes a conflict between a seeing host and one that is blind. H. G. Wells, author
H. G. Wells was a British author who wrote science fiction and social commentary novels in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Even now, there are young actors who want careers as romantic leading men, and the best thing is not to reveal you're gay. Ian Mckellen, actor
Ian McKellen is a British actor known for his roles in the Lord of the Rings and X-Men film franchises.
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As a black woman of trans experience, my position in this society leaves me really no choice but to stand for the intersectional identities I hold. Indya Moore, actor
Indya Moore is an American actor and model, best known for their role as Angel Evangelista in the FX television series Pose.
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When you're in the National Football League, and you get this window where all eyes are on you, you can use that. You can use that platform for good. J. J. Watt, athlete
J.J. Watt is a professional American football player who currently plays as a defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League (NFL).
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When people come to Twitter and they want to express something in the world, the technology fades away. It's them writing a simple message and them knowing that people are going to see it. Jack Dorsey, businessman
Jack Dorsey is an American businessman and entrepreneur who co-founded Twitter and Square.
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Readers are hungry to have their stories in the world, to see mirrors of themselves if the stories are about people like them, and to have windows if the stories are about people who have been historically absent in literature. Jacqueline Woodson, writer
Jacqueline Woodson is an American writer of children's and young adult literature, known for her award-winning books such as "Brown Girl Dreaming" and "After Tupac and D Foster."
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I would love to see more women directors because they represent half of the population - and gave birth to the whole world. Without them writing and being directors, the rest of us are not going to know the whole story. Jane Campion, director
Jane Campion is a New Zealand filmmaker and screenwriter known for her work on films such as The Piano and Top of the Lake.
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I really want queer kids to know that our experience is universal. Justin Tranter, musician
Justin Tranter is an American musician, songwriter, and activist known for co-writing hit songs for artists such as Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, and Ariana Grande.
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A theatrical release is not possible for a short film. Karthik Subbaraj, director
Karthik Subbaraj is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Tamil cinema.
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I am invading homes everywhere, all over the Internet and on TV - all you have to do is search the name, and you can find me anywhere, from New Japan World to Ring of Honor. Kenny Omega, athlete
Kenny Omega is a Canadian professional wrestler and executive vice president of All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
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If LGBT people can identify with our story, if they think, 'The Golden Lovers are my team,' I'm good with that. Kenny Omega, athlete
Kenny Omega is a Canadian professional wrestler and executive vice president of All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
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The beauty of me being on stage is I have a voice. Kevin Hart, actor
Kevin Hart is an American actor, comedian, and producer known for his roles in movies such as "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" and "Central Intelligence."
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'Formation' and 'Lemonade' speak to experiences that are too under-represented in our culture. But there are costs to certain forms of visibility. I don't think it is a bad thing to discuss what these costs are. Kimberle Williams Crenshaw, activist
Kimberle Williams Crenshaw is a civil rights advocate and scholar who coined the term "intersectionality" to describe the interconnected nature of social identities and systems of oppression.
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I'd never have imagined it when I was younger. A trans woman on the cover of 'Time?' That is unfathomable to the 15-year-old me. Laura Jane Grace, musician
Laura Jane Grace is an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter of the punk rock band Against Me!.
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Trans people should be able to fall in love and sing love songs too, and have that be just as valid. You turn on the radio and every other song is some guy singing about some girl who broke his heart, or vice versa. And there's not a lot of trans representation with that. Laura Jane Grace, musician
Laura Jane Grace is an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter of the punk rock band Against Me!.
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I have spent most of my adult life proving that I existed. A blog is an accessible way of doing this - there is a date and place in cyberspace that I existed a year ago, to the day, and the proof is still there. Lemn Sissay, author
Lemn Sissay is a British-Ethiopian poet, playwright, and broadcaster.
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I'm proud to carry that torch and be like, 'I'm gay! I'm black! Hang your dreams on me. Hang your hopes on me. I'll carry them to the best of my ability.' Lena Waithe, actress
Lena Waithe is an American actress, writer, and producer known for her work on the television series Master of None and The Chi.
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If you don't get noticed, you don't have anything. You just have to be noticed, but the art is in getting noticed naturally, without screaming or without tricks. Leo Burnett, businessman
Leo Burnett was an American advertising executive and the founder of the advertising agency Leo Burnett Company.
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As a business owner who is looking to market his or her company, you should be on the lookout for opportunities to get face time with movers and shakers in your network. Lewis Howes, author
Lewis Howes is an American author, entrepreneur, and former professional football player.
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Now, as in the past, rank is closely associated with modes of representation and display: with making an ordered arrangement of people or things visible and evident to onlookers in some fashion. Linda Colley, historian
Linda Colley is a British historian and author who specializes in the history of Britain, empire, and nationalism.
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It remains an incredible struggle for women in theater, and, in particular, playwrights and directors, to get their work seen and to not only get seen, but to get it to Broadway. Lynn Nottage, playwright
Lynn Nottage is an American playwright and screenwriter known for her works that explore the lives of marginalized people, particularly African Americans and women.
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I'm interested in people who are dwelling outside the mainstream. And very often, those people happen to be woman of color. Lynn Nottage, playwright
Lynn Nottage is an American playwright and screenwriter known for her works that explore the lives of marginalized people, particularly African Americans and women.
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People need to take as much interest in other sports as they take in cricket, and that's where we come across a vicious cycle of performance, sponsorship, recognition, jobs and TV visibility. It's a typical chicken-and-egg story; each one is directly related to the other without an answer for what comes first. Gagan Narang, athlete
Gagan Narang is an Indian shooter who has won numerous medals in international competitions, including the Olympic Games.
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Flags are about proclaiming power... that visibility is key to our success and to our justice. Gilbert Baker, artist
Gilbert Baker was an American artist and gay rights activist who created the iconic rainbow flag in 1978.
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I think there is much more queer visibility than there was when I was a kid. There is marriage, more trans visibility, and many more celebrities who are open about the sexuality. This was so not the case when I was a kid. Jacqueline Woodson, writer
Jacqueline Woodson is an American writer of children's and young adult literature, known for her award-winning books such as "Brown Girl Dreaming" and "After Tupac and D Foster."
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I'm in favor of anything that will give strong women more visibility in popular culture. James Gunn, director
James Gunn is an American filmmaker and screenwriter known for directing and writing films such as Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad.
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'Formation' and 'Lemonade' speak to experiences that are too under-represented in our culture. But there are costs to certain forms of visibility. I don't think it is a bad thing to discuss what these costs are. Kimberle Williams Crenshaw, activist
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Intersectionality has given many advocates a way to frame their circumstances and to fight for their visibility and inclusion. Kimberle Williams Crenshaw, activist
Kimberle Williams Crenshaw is a civil rights advocate and scholar who coined the term "intersectionality" to describe the interconnected nature of social identities and systems of oppression.
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The more playoff games and Super Bowls and things of that nature that you're in obviously is going to build your portfolio and raise your visibility. Larry Fitzgerald, athlete
Larry Fitzgerald is a retired American football wide receiver who played for the Arizona Cardinals for his entire 17-year career.
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Any way that I can use my career or my platform to push along transgender visibility in the mainstream and society serves me on a personal level in that it will make day-to-day existence when I'm not doing this that much easier. Laura Jane Grace, musician
Laura Jane Grace is an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter of the punk rock band Against Me!.
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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. Aisha Tyler, actress
Aisha Tyler is an American actress, comedian, director, and talk show host.
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Without a doubt, the majority of historical period dramas tend to be told from a certain perspective. At least in America, black people have some visibility in period dramas, although it's usually in the form of slaves or servitude. David Harewood, actor
David Harewood is a British actor known for his roles in TV shows such as "Homeland" and "Supergirl."
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I get recognized so much. It happens mostly when I'm in Starbucks. Katee Sackhoff, actress
Katee Sackhoff is an American actress known for her roles in Battlestar Galactica, Longmire, and The Mandalorian.
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I think I have slowly kind of had my name out there a little bit more and had some success. Madison Keys, athlete
Madison Keys is a professional tennis player from the United States who has won four WTA singles titles and reached the finals of the US Open in 2017.
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Without a doubt, the majority of historical period dramas tend to be told from a certain perspective. At least in America, black people have some visibility in period dramas, although it's usually in the form of slaves or servitude. David Harewood, actor
David Harewood is a British actor known for his roles in TV shows such as "Homeland" and "Supergirl."
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More visibility is more power, but more vulnerability. Ezra Furman, musician
Ezra Furman is an American singer-songwriter and musician known for his unique blend of indie rock, punk, and folk music.
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We need a lot more visibility of queer people in public life. People gotta get used to it. Ezra Furman, musician
Ezra Furman is an American singer-songwriter and musician known for his unique blend of indie rock, punk, and folk music.
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As an actor, you just like to be able to play as much range. I just want to be invisible. I want to be able to be perceived as an artist as opposed to 'a black actor': that's the joy. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, actor
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in movies such as "The Mummy Returns" and "Thor: The Dark World" and TV shows like "Lost" and "Oz".
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I haven't got tinted windows. I get the odd 'Oi, Ains' and 'What's he like,' or 'I do enjoy your programmes,' depending on where you are. That's quite nice. Ainsley Harriott, chef
Ainsley Harriott is a British celebrity chef, television presenter, and author known for his lively personality and expertise in Caribbean and British cuisine.
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Everyone should still want to put their music out because it's important that people still think that you are still willing to come to them. When you're dealing with the Internet, it's a 'come to me' situation. But when people see you out-and-about, promoting your merch and in the club, people enjoy that, too. Big K.R.I.T., musician
Big K.R.I.T. is an American rapper, singer, and record producer from Mississippi.
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I've never even been invited to the GLAAD awards, to sit in the audience. I don't necessarily care, and I'm sure they will one day, and it will be fine, but I've never been invited to anything like that. Billy Eichner, comedian
Billy Eichner is an American comedian, actor, and writer known for his energetic and confrontational style of comedy.
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American policy seems to be wed to a perpetual state of war. Why? History shows that the world will always be in flux or turmoil, with different peoples competing for visibility and power. The U.S. cannot fix the fate of every nation. Camille Paglia, author
Camille Paglia is an American cultural critic and scholar known for her controversial views on feminism, sexuality, and popular culture.
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My style will be management by being on the street, management by walking around. Third persons won't have to tell me what's going on in our city. I'll hear it, I'll see it, I'll touch it myself. Carl Stokes, politician
Carl Stokes was an American politician who served as the first African American mayor of a major U.S. city, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Being in the entertainment industry, I do have some privileges, but when I'm off sets and in the real world, I'm a trans individual whose rights and safety have been taken away. Carmen Carrera, entertainer
Carmen Carrera is a transgender model, actress, and reality television personality.
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It would be pretty amazing for Victoria's Secret to be that huge corporation that embraces trans women. We shop there as well. Carmen Carrera, entertainer
Carmen Carrera is a transgender model, actress, and reality television personality.
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Most Americans need to be told discrimination against trans people is against the law. Instead of looking at us as people, they look at us as not people. If there's a law that states this treatment is not allowed, I'd feel safer to function more confidently in society because I'd know I'm protected by the law in the country I pay taxes in. Carmen Carrera, entertainer
Carmen Carrera is a transgender model, actress, and reality television personality.
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I am making use of social media as a marketing tool. It's a great way to market yourself and your projects. It's a free marketing tool. CeCe Peniston, musician
CeCe Peniston is an American singer and songwriter known for her hit songs "Finally" and "We Got a Love Thang."
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Being a known person is pretty much all I've known. I don't remember much of a time when people didn't know who I was. Dakota Fanning, actress
Dakota Fanning is an American actress known for her roles in films such as "I Am Sam," "War of the Worlds," and "The Twilight Saga."
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I'm not big on the closet. Dan Butler, actor
Dan Butler is an American actor, writer, and director best known for his role as Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe on the TV show Frasier.
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I figured I should have a website, because that's what everybody was doing. Dave Portnoy, celebrity
Dave Portnoy is an American internet entrepreneur, blogger, and founder of the sports and pop culture blog Barstool Sports.
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You can Google me, and I'm pretty sure the first thing that comes up is 'gay,' so that's out there, and I'm proud of that. Dave Rubin, journalist
Dave Rubin is an American political commentator, talk show host, and former comedian who is known for his show "The Rubin Report" and his views on free speech and classical liberalism.
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The Web has incredible potential for an artist who keeps in touch with millions of people. Ed Kowalczyk, musician
Ed Kowalczyk is an American musician and singer-songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Live.
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I want to see some scripts written by women and projects being directed by women. Eleanor Tomlinson, actress
Eleanor Tomlinson is a British actress known for her roles in the TV series "Poldark" and the film "Jack the Giant Slayer."
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I hope I've done women's darts proud, put women's darts on the map and given it the recognition that it deserves. Fallon Sherrock, entertainer
Fallon Sherrock is a professional darts player from England who gained international recognition for becoming the first woman to win a match at the PDC World Championship in 2019.
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As we have more women in power, so the plays and the TV dramas are reflecting what's happening. Felicity Kendal, actress
Felicity Kendal is a British actress known for her roles in television, film, and stage productions.
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When I walk down the street people shout from their cars and their vans. Georgia Toffolo, celebrity
Georgia Toffolo is a British television personality and socialite, best known for appearing on the reality TV show Made in Chelsea and winning the seventeenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!
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The bottom line as far as I was concerned was presenting to the public who Gerry Ferraro was. Geraldine Ferraro, politician
Geraldine Ferraro was an American politician and attorney who served as the first female vice presidential candidate for a major political party in the United States in 1984.
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And it was, it was not beating George Bush, believe it or not, the bottom line as far as I was concerned was introducing to the public who Gerry Ferraro was. Geraldine Ferraro, politician
Geraldine Ferraro was an American politician and attorney who served as the first female vice presidential candidate for a major political party in the United States in 1984.
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You know, there's nothing damnable about being a strong woman. The world needs strong women. There are a lot of strong women you do not see who are guiding, helping, mothering strong men. They want to remain unseen. It's kind of nice to be able to play a strong woman who is seen. Ginger Rogers, actress
Ginger Rogers was an American actress, dancer, and singer who was best known for her partnership with Fred Astaire in a series of musical films in the 1930s.
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Trans folks are going to rise up for their moments and their money! Hari Nef, actress
Hari Nef is an American actress, model, and writer.
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My experience with 'Transparent' has completely spoiled me because it was the safest, most transpositive set ever. I didn't have to worry about all the usual things - like when people have a vision of your transness that you're not comfortable with. When they don't know the correct gender pronouns by which to refer to you. Hari Nef, actress
Hari Nef is an American actress, model, and writer.
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After the 'Fallon' set, I had a lot of queer people message me about how much it meant to see a queer perspective on late night TV. Jaboukie Young-White, comedian
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I don't get recognised that much in the street. Jack Davenport, actor
Jack Davenport is an English actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and movies such as Pirates of the Caribbean, This Life, and Coupling.
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One of the things that I wanted to do in all aspects of my life is to tear down barriers. And, I feel those barriers exist for any racialized person. They particularly exist for people who are very visible, so a visible minority or someone who expresses their faith visibly. Jagmeet Singh, lawyer
Jagmeet Singh is a Canadian politician and the leader of the New Democratic Party.
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It's funny - when I started acting, I didn't know I was going to be talking about Asian-American issues so much. You know what, though? It just comes with the territory, being ethnic. Justin Chon, actor
Justin Chon is an American actor, director, and YouTuber known for his roles in the Twilight Saga and the film Gook.
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As one of the first African-Americans to be out on a reality program, MTV's 'The Real World: Philadelphia,' I understand the courage it takes to live your truth on a national platform, the importance it holds to LGBT communities of color, and the power it has to create a greater conversation within American culture. Karamo Brown, entertainer
Karamo Brown is an American television host, reality television personality, and activist.
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I just want to make sure that I'm taking roles that are positive, real, honest reflections of African-Americans because I do think the media can put African-American women in the background. Then, unfortunately, what happens is, subconsciously, our culture begins to assess that as reality. Kat Graham, actress
Kat Graham is an American actress, singer, and dancer, best known for her role as Bonnie Bennett in the TV series The Vampire Diaries.
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Visible Faith is an expression of my Christian faith which must be visible to be real! I gave the name to the collection of musicians who worked with me on the record. Ken Hensley, musician
Ken Hensley was an English musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the keyboardist and guitarist for the rock band Uriah Heep.
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I'm just hoping that, as more black artists take control of the narratives that are out there, more opportunities will come around for artists of colour. We want to make the same waves that the white artists do. KiKi Layne, actress
KiKi Layne is an American actress known for her roles in the films "If Beale Street Could Talk" and "The Old Guard."
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I'm the only gay person my parents know. Lance Bass, musician
Lance Bass is an American singer, actor, and television personality, best known as a member of the boy band NSYNC.
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One of the great joys of my life post-'Friends' has been being approached by Asian women who have told me how much it meant to see an Asian face on their TV screen when they were growing up. Lauren Tom, actress
Lauren Tom is an American actress and voice actress known for her roles in films such as "The Joy Luck Club" and TV shows such as "Friends" and "Futurama."
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For me, diversity is just so important and I want my children to be able to watch TV and see themselves. Leigh-Anne Pinnock, singer
Leigh-Anne Pinnock is a British singer and member of the girl group Little Mix.
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In the 1970s in black and Asian households up and down the country, there's a familiar story that when we saw a non-white person on TV we would call the rest of the family to the sitting room to have a look. The story that is less well known is what it was like to be that one black person on TV. Lenny Henry, actor
Lenny Henry is a British comedian, actor, and writer known for his work in television, film, and theater.
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I do get clocked in the street. People say, 'You're an actress, aren't you?' But they don't know my name. Nine times out of 10, they don't know what I've been in. Lesley Manville, actress
Lesley Manville is a British actress known for her work in film, television, and theater.
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I feel like part of your job as an actor is you're going to get noticed, and the more successful you get, the more noticed you are. It's kind of like a Catch-22. Lynn Collins, actress
Lynn Collins is an American actress known for her roles in movies such as "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" and "John Carter."
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Atrial fibrillation has been the low man on the totem pole and so we're just trying to get more visibility about this particular disease and how dangerous this could be. Barry Manilow, musician
Barry Manilow is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and producer known for his hits such as "Mandy," "Copacabana," and "Can't Smile Without You."
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American policy seems to be wed to a perpetual state of war. Why? History shows that the world will always be in flux or turmoil, with different peoples competing for visibility and power. The U.S. cannot fix the fate of every nation. Camille Paglia, author
Camille Paglia is an American cultural critic and scholar known for her controversial views on feminism, sexuality, and popular culture.
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If feminism has receded in visibility and prestige, it is precisely because its vision of life's goals and rewards has become too narrow and elitist. Camille Paglia, author
Camille Paglia is an American cultural critic and scholar known for her controversial views on feminism, sexuality, and popular culture.
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StockX's live marketplace will harness the Internet's natural ability to facilitate a better way to transact certain segments of ecommerce. We are going to bring the kind of trading platform and visibility to tangible products that financial and commodities markets have used for decades. Dan Gilbert, coach
Dan Gilbert is the founder and chairman of Quicken Loans and the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team.
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We are implementing an in-depth reform on labor market, not to reduce rights for workers but to provide more visibility and more efficiency to investors and employers because it's the key for job creation. Emmanuel Macron, politician
Emmanuel Macron is a French politician who currently serves as the President of France.
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We have to provide more visibility, more certainty to the investors and reduce the cost of failure. Emmanuel Macron, politician
Emmanuel Macron is a French politician who currently serves as the President of France.
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The Premier League, if not the best league in the world, is among the two best. It has a much higher visibility than Ligue 1 in France. Fabinho, athlete
Fabinho is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Liverpool and the Brazil national team.
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Americans are very easygoing people. If the added attention and great visibility that I have been able to generate can help open doors and expose more Chinese to American values and the American way of life, that is great. Gary Locke, politician
Gary Locke is a former governor of Washington state and former U.S. ambassador to China.
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Somebody did an article in one of the newspapers saying that at that time I had the most visibility of any actor around. Kind of nice, you know, when that thing was happening. Gavin MacLeod, actor
Gavin MacLeod was an American actor known for his roles in the television shows "The Love Boat" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."
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Visibility is not, in itself, always a good thing, but when it is in the hands of those who need positive visibility, it can be. Hari Nef, actress
Hari Nef is an American actress, model, and writer.
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I know that one's visibility is very high on television, even with an unsuccessful show! With a successful role, it's even higher. James Spader, actor
James Spader is an American actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and movies such as The Blacklist, Boston Legal, and Pretty in Pink.
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You can't be like, 'Alright, I'm going to make this viral!' You just put stuff out there, and you hope that people engage and resonate with it. Cameron Dallas, actor
Cameron Dallas is an American actor, model, and social media personality known for his work in films and TV shows.
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My kids are really good with social media; that's really an important dynamic in our relationship with our audience, and it's a great way to connect. Kris Jenner, entertainer
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Gay culture is surviving and thriving. Some activists believe the recent rise in homophobic violence might be a gauge of the success of positive gay images. Lance Loud, actor
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My visibility may have gotten Hollywood to redefine what's attractive. David Caruso, actor
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Anyone who knows anything about coming out knows that this is something you would never do for the support and a small check from a random organization. Katie Hill, politician
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I'm the first transsexual fighter in MMA. Like, ever. It's always going to be part of the narrative, but I'll deal with it. I'll try my best to use it to my advantage. Fallon Fox, athlete
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The way I saw it was, if I had the built-in following and the audience, but I also had the skill set of acting, that would shoot me to the top. Because there's so many good actors. There's so many good-looking people. But the X factor now is social media. Jake Paul, actor
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I am an outsider looking in, absolutely. You're not going to see me at the Academy Awards 'Vanity Fair' party any time soon. I'm not somebody who, no matter where I go, there are paparazzi or any of that nonsense. But I have a little window into that world, and I can enter it and dance around. I want to be the audience's ticket into the party. Kathy Griffin, comedian
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When you're in other time zones in other places, you don't get quite as much attention; you don't get quite as much visibility for the game, and you give up a lot to do it. Gary Bettman, businessman
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I don't hurt or want for visibility, but people seem to forget pretty easily. Gary Coleman, actor
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I've always been the popular one in my school, in my town. Everyone always knew who I was. Danielle Bregoli, musician
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If we took the passion and the conviction that the activist trans community has and we combined it with this over-the-top marketable charisma of drag, I feel like if we worked together, we could really effect major social change and world change. Alaska, musician
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Without networks like the Black Immigration Network, organizations like Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees would not get the support and resources and amplification that their voices that they need and deserve. Opal Tometi, activist
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To go from not being recognised at all to literally, the next day, having people stop you in the street was very, very weird. I had to buy myself a great baseball cap. Natalia Dyer, actress
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I think it's interesting: What is the generational effect of the experience of being a gay person in America? For my generation, it was very difficult. Ira Sachs, director
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Designers used to be kept behind veiled doors. Now they are often the faces of companies. Charles Pelly, designer
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It's the power of the brand. We've never formally advertised. Sara Blakely, businesswoman
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A lot of times when I play a show, I'm the only girl on the bill. We're a minority, for sure. Margo Price, musician
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It's really important to remember that disability is diversity, and that disabled actors and disabilities are something that is hugely under-represented in film. Rachel Shenton, actress
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I have a lot of gay friends, and some have not come out, and... it just hurts me that there are some people who can't feel like they can be themselves because society is not accepting to them. I literally see their happiness deprived. Tia Mowry, actress
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Taking care of your mental health is important, and being able to model that for queer people who are out there every day dealing with their own struggles is very significant. Sasha Velour, entertainer
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I could not - and I still cannot - see a sustainable career as a filmmaker in which I focus fully on our gay stories. Ira Sachs, director
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Experiences with friends or family members coming out have helped millions of Americans to see past stereotypes and better understand what being gay is - and is not. Pete Buttigieg, politician
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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. Ted Olson, politician
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I hope that in 50 years I can look back and say I made my most fervent efforts to provide visibility for the unseen. Paloma Elsesser,
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My character was in 'Raya and the Last Dragon' for a second, but that's a win for all trans-kind. Patti Harrison, actress
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I hope we see more avenues for representation. More TV shows and films starring queer people, especially QPOC and nonbinary folks, more mainstream press coverage of our artwork and fashion, and more representation of our interests within politics. Sasha Velour, entertainer
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It's amazing how far that we've come and the strides we've made in the LGBTQIA community with regard to acceptance and equality and really honoring ourselves and who we are. Shangela, entertainer
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I definitely like performing to a crowd that's there to see a female hero. Natalia Kills, musician
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I have the ability to move around without being recognized all the time. I mean, you want to be famous - but not too famous. Peter Krause, actor
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I am glad that people have become more accepting of female characters. Tabu, actress
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When you're a queer person put in the spotlight, you're supposed to have all the answers. Ben Hopkins, director
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On the court, Jason Collins is not a huge basketball star, but he has already claimed his place in civil rights history as the first openly gay athlete to play in one of the four major U.S. sports leagues. Nancy Gibbs, journalist
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At age 10, or even 15, it would have meant the world to me to see a Pakistani girl portrayed positively, let alone as a comic book superhero. Sabaa Tahir, writer
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'Love, Simon' is incredibly dope, but that's one specific experience, and I would love to see more versions of that story being told or other stories that we haven't even seen yet from the LGBTQIA community. Natasha Rothwell, actress
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The American public does not know poets exist. James Broughton, director
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There aren't that many female role models in science. There are a couple of women, but mostly you've got Neil deGrasse Tyson, Richard Dawkins, Lawrence Krauss - they're all guys. Bill Nye the Science Guy. I love that guy, but it's all guys. Elise Andrew, writer
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Both search and social have these distribution angles to them. Before social, if you wanted any sort of traffic on the web, it had to come from search. Lars Rasmussen,
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I don't believe that if I came out as bisexual the world will change. But it's really important for people to be truthful about who they are and fight for equality. We need to help the world usher itself into the next phase. Olivia Thirlby, actress
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All the marketing and advertising sells the book as what it is and hopes that the book will be displayed so that your readers can find it. M. J. Rose, author
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I would really love to work with major photographers who haven't featured plus-size models before. Tess Holliday, model
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The lesson of the Scott Walker, Rick Perry, and Bobby Jindal failures is simple: You can't run a presidential campaign from the undercard stage. Ben Domenech, writer
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My history in show business spans over a quarter of a century, and I have seen many people in the industry struggle with coming out, only to find much more success after they finally did. Margaret Cho, comedian
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Pop music has a pretty good track record of embracing queer culture. Olly Alexander, musician
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One of the first things that I did was, I got myself a publicist as soon as 'Maria Full of Grace' premiered in July, so that I could go and meet people that I wanted to meet: the writers and the directors and the people that are doing things. Patricia Rae, actress
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I could never get cast with an Indian accent. I was not getting cast. Karan Soni,
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I will say I remember the best thing in terms of publicity was being on the cover of Newsweek. Vanna White, celebrity
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I suppose popularity is measured by ratings. If a broadcaster is known as the leader because of ratings, then that's where people most want to be seen and heard, so there's no question that there's an advantage. Walter Cronkite, journalist
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Trans issues are also environmental issues. They're also healthcare issues. They're also national security issues. Sarah McBride, activist
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Before I transitioned, I felt like I could walk on stage and just, like, say anything and people would just laugh. And that's kind of a privilege that I just lost through the layers of social context and me being visibly a political object in a lot of people's brains. Patti Harrison, actress
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Owning news makes you important; it gives you a seat at the table. Tina Brown, editor
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Being gay isn't something you choose, but you do face choices about whether and how to discuss it. Pete Buttigieg, politician
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I needed more stuff that glowed so when the lights went out, you could actually see me the whole time. So I slowly built it from there. I wanted everything to glow. I want my hair to glow, I want my nails to glow, I want my eyes to glow, I want my lips to glow, you know? Naomi, athlete
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I been in the streets for a long time. They know me. They see me. They heard stories. YG, musician
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Just because I am not seen on TV, people feel I am MIA. Karan Wahi, actor
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Drag is political. Alaska, musician
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Small towns are the worst for getting recognised. Wayne Knight, actor
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The Jews have never been ashamed of being Jews, whereas homosexuals have been stupid enough to be ashamed of their homosexuality. Rainer Werner Fassbinder, director
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I think it's great to have a lot of shows that are featuring women in different kinds of characters, which wasn't so always. Lauren Ash,
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London Pride is a big event in the global celebration of freedom. Crispin Blunt,
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Part of the new morality of the '60s and '70s is a new attitude toward homosexuality. The homosexual men and women have organized to fight for acceptance and respectability. Walter Cronkite, journalist
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There was a windstorm in L.A., and the morning after there was no smog, and I could see the mountains. And I was like... 'There's mountains? Snowcap mountains?' That's insane; I've been there for thirteen years, and I've never seen that view before, seeing the mountains in the distance. A. J. Buckley, actor
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Dating shows should exist for people who aren't straight. They're out there, there aren't enough of them. Whether you try and squeeze a format that already works into something else. I don't know.' Olly Alexander, musician
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As much as I think that in the future we won't need labels, at the moment they're really important. So I'm making myself embrace that. I truly am proud to be queer. Even watching 'Queer Eye' is something that inspired me to say that. So that's the power of representation. Keiynan Lonsdale, actor
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The queer community deserves a happy ending just as much as anybody else. Camille Perri, author
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You may have a small network, but growing that network has become easier with the use of social tools. LinkedIn, Conspire, even Facebook and Twitter allow you to grab branches that may have previously seemed out of reach. David Cohen, businessman
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The world is small, and the film industry is even smaller. So, if someone does something wrong, you really can't hide it, and if it's good work, it also can't remain hidden. Tamannaah, actress
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I'd like to see drag really cultivate its political roots. Sasha Velour, entertainer
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The Southbank Centre Unlimited Festival was a distinct moment in time, an amazing counterpoint to the London 2012 Paralympics. There is no question that a major shift in perspective is taking place, that the world is waking up and greeting - as if for the first time - the extraordinary community of people with disability. Charles Hazlewood, musician
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Larry Kramer wisely realized so early on that to change the world, people have to know you. If they know you and see that we are all the same - that we all have normal hearts - that's the first step. I'm both amazed at the progress and amazed at how far we have to go. Ryan Murphy, writer
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The more visibility, the more opportunities for Asian-American actors to play great roles. It goes to the studios opening up roles they might not have considered Asian actors for. The talent is there. I don't think there needs to be one superstar, but having more roles open up, that's the way changes happen. Nahnatchka Khan, writer
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There were so few examples of Asian or Asian-American lead characters on American TV or even in the movies. And the ones that have existed for so long were either stereotypical or offensive in some way, or just not reflective of the lives of people in the community. Randall Park, actor
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I never had the opportunity to play a Latino character that is seen in a heroic, smart way. Ray Santiago, actor
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Queer is invincible because people have tried everything - haven't they? What haven't they tried to do to queer people? And horrible things happened. But you never stop, because it's the truth of who you are. Ben Hopkins, director
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I've never been on the cover of a game. When people go into the store and see me on the cover of a game, maybe that will entice them to buy it. Paul Pierce, athlete
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We don't have a lot of black superheroes. Salim Akil,
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One funny thing I realized is how many people had no idea that I was gay because they don't bother to look it up or ask. James Adomian, comedian
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In many countries, same-sex relationships are illegal. Young people are forced to hide and deny their love and their identity. LGBTQI people are persecuted, harassed and even imprisoned. For me, this is totally inconceivable. Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, royalty
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I'm very proud to be representing Latinas and women of color, young mothers and full-figured women. I just love that we're seeing different types of people on screen. Dascha Polanco, actress
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I hope that in 50 years I can look back and say I made my most fervent efforts to provide visibility for the unseen. Paloma Elsesser,
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All the top stars like Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh, etc. do very few films a year and I don't think it's affected their visibility or fan following in any way. Akshaye Khanna, actor
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I've always driven big SUVs. I'm from Maine, and there's a point to driving a big SUV in Maine. I don't really need a 4WD in L.A., but on the 405, people are crazy, and you need a tank. I like the visibility factor. Rachel Nichols, actress
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The more visibility, the more opportunities for Asian-American actors to play great roles. It goes to the studios opening up roles they might not have considered Asian actors for. The talent is there. I don't think there needs to be one superstar, but having more roles open up, that's the way changes happen. Nahnatchka Khan, writer
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I've been called a race traitor, prejudiced about white people. It's ridiculous... I have a really, really diverse crowd. Most comedy clubs appeal to white audiences. I have a very mixed crowd. I have a lot of visibility in the black audience. Ralphie May, comedian
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This whole idea of visibility by the public creates a pretty powerful lever. In the new transparency era, you are able to make change you would otherwise have difficulty making. It's no longer possible for somebody just to bury the problem. It's the reason why things like WikiLeaks are important. Tim O'Reilly, businessman
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The more people feel comfortable to showcase that and the more we highlight that as a visibility for young girls to see and look up to - I think that's better. Tessa Virtue, athlete
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Drag Race' is giving visibility to our community. It's on TV and you can see RuPaul, who is a black, queer, powerful figure who has run this empire for years, and I think that's an amazing thing. Alaska, musician
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My goal is to give our taxpayers greater access and visibility into how their taxpayer dollars are being spent. Ryan Frazier, businessman
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I gave importance to parenting over everything else and went back to Delhi. Now, when I had to make a comeback, 'Bigg Boss' was the best platform to give me that visibility. Rahul Dev, actor
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I'm an actor. And I guess I've done so many movies I've achieved some high visibility. But a star? I guess I still think of myself as kind of a worker ant. Bill Vaughan, journalist
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The principal role of a logo is to identify, and simplicity is its means... Its effectiveness depends on distinctiveness, visibility, adaptability, memorability, universality, and timelessness. Paul Rand, designer
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I think our work as movement leaders isn't just about our own visibility but rather how do we make the whole visible. How do we not just fight for our individual selves but fight for everybody? Patrisse Cullors, activist
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Gucci has great potential worldwide. Since it's inception in 1921, the brand has had a big visibility and many followers. Marco Bizzarri, businessman
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As far as being a plus-size woman, I play a plus-size character by default, and for me, the visibility - that, I think, is key. Natasha Rothwell, actress
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Social computing is doing what agile methodology is doing to our process - it's breaking down our visibility. Parker Harris,
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Appearing at TNA for the first time was extremely important to me due to the high visibility. Scarlett Bordeaux, wrestler
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Koreans are ambitious, man. It means a lot to my parents that I do the work that I do and it has the visibility. Sandra Oh, actress
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Sea mammals, in particular, have evolved to take advantage of how well and far sound can travel under water, and to compensate for poor visibility in the dark deep. Tatiana Schlossberg,
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As much as I like being part of commercial films that give me visibility with a wide audience, and love being the glamourous girl, at the end of the day, I am an actor, and nothing can be more satisfying than being appreciated for my craft. Raashi Khanna, actress
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The Hardy Boys burned me out. I was recharging my batteries. It was time to return to work, but it was tough because my visibility was low. Parker Stevenson, actor
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One of the powers of a sit-in is its visibility and potential to mobilize public opinion; the way the protest is reported in the media can have a powerful influence over its eventual success or failure. Parker Conrad, businessman
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I've always done what was asked of me for a social cause. Tried to bring visibility to issues of health and education. Urmila Matondkar, actress
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It feels like for a long time we, in the LGBTQ community, have been fighting for our role, sort of fighting for our visibility and fighting for our stories. Scott Evans, actor
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The power of visibility can never be underestimated. Margaret Cho, comedian
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