I'm happy to say I haven't received that much negative…
“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.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Celebrates receiving positive feedback from LGBTQ youth, highlighting the importance of representation and role models.
In simple terms: Representation matters for young LGBTQ people.
Key Takeaway
Support visibility for youth.
Themes
representation
LGBTQ+
role models
feedback
Mood
optimistic
inspired
Type
cultural
motivational
When to use this quote
- media production
- educational outreach
- community mentorship
Key Concepts
social impact
media influence
identity affirmation
Questions to Reflect On
- What impact does seeing similar role models have on youth self‑esteem?
- How can media increase authentic LGBTQ representation?