“In the past, it weighed on me because nobody in my family is gay. I had no role models so I had to find my own way.” WayPastMy OwnRolesGayModelsMy FamilyRole Models Author:Mika
“I didn't have any role models. I really thought I was doomed to this loveless, lonely life. I didn't know any gay people until I began doing theater.” PeopleKnowsRolesGayModelsLonelyTheaterRole ModelsDoomedGay PeopleLovelessLonely Life Author:Bryan Batt
“Why do you think people don't think that homosexual parents are good? You don't know what a homosexual family looks like. I will be the role model for the good gay family. Don't let these children suffer without families because of your bias.” PeopleThinkingKnowsLooksChildrenSufferingParentRolesGayModelsRole ModelsBiasHomosexual Author:Rosie O'Donnell
“I just hate that gay role models are supposed to be just like straight people, as if even straight people are like that.” PeopleIfsHateRolesGayModelsSupposed To BeRole Models Author:Paul Rudnick
“I'm happy to say I haven't received that much negative feedback. I'm always thrilled when I get feedback from young people, particularly from The New Normal, young gay people - when they say they want that when they grow up, that means a lot to me. As a kid growing up, I didn't really have a lot of gay role models on television, so it's nice to be part of a movement that gives some more of those.” PeopleGivingMeanKidsGrowing UpNiceGayNegativeRole ModelsFeedbackGay People Author:Andrew Rannells