‘My relationship with my partner has lasted 43 years, we want a bit of the confetti, and we want the presents.’
Former High Court Judge, Michael Kirby speaking on marriage equality in Perth last month.
‘Once you legalise something, you can’t discriminate against it.’
National’s QLD Senator Ron Boswell arguing against same sex marriage in the federal parliament, inadvertantly makes the opposing sides argument.
‘I’ve been fighting for more than 24 years and as I continue my ascendant career, I want to be true to myself. I want to try to be the best role model I can be for kids who might look into boxing as a sport and a professional career. I have and will always be a proud Puerto Rican. I have always been and always will be a proud gay man.’
Orlando Cruz becomes the first openly gay professional boxing competitor.
‘For the most part, to be honest, everyone thinks that the WNBA is one big lesbo-party anyway, so the coming-out process isn’t as tough for us because people are already expecting it.’
Professional Basketball player Seimone Augustus reflects on her coming out experience.
‘Power out here in NYC! Hope everyone has candles and a fleshlight!’
Tweeting in the dark during the recent NYC storm musician St. Vincent shows what a diference one letter can make.