Well, fear and homophobia are both pervasive.

I think, even though homophobia still exists, there is much more of a dialogue and a taboo around being homophobic.

— Jacqueline Woodson

“Social conservatives seem to see a bigger threat to marriage from committed gay couples who want in on it than from straight ones who…

— Margaret Talbot

Homophobia is gay.

— Frank Iero

Of all the sicknesses, there is probably none more abusive than homophobia.

— Tracy Morgan

Homophobia is easier for black people where black people are concerned. They feel they have the right to correct me on my behavior. There…

— David McAlmont

There's entrenched homophobia behind the scenes at all levels of the music industry.

— Olly Alexander

Homophobia is real in this country.

— Kamala Harris

I think about the possibilities for empathy, for mutual solidarity among gay men and lesbians, not simply as people who suffer under homophobia, but…

— Adrienne Rich

I do think homophobia is rife, as it always has been.

— Tan France

There are two or three ways to combat homophobia - one is through humor. The second is to put a face on it.

— Leslie Jordan

I hate the word homophobia. It's not a phobia. You are not scared. You are an asshole,

— Morgan Freeman

I'm very encouraged. This is progress. There are two or three ways to combat homophobia - one is through humor. The second is to…

— Leslie Jordan

Both casual, unthinking discrimination and deliberate, malicious homophobia erode self-confidence and undermine mental health. Both are far too common, not just in our schoolyards…

— Bill Shorten

People who think I'm gay, some part of me thinks it's wonderful. Because I want to challenge people on their homophobia. I love seeing…

— Cory Booker

Ideas come from all over, but as I write more and more, I find I'm always hunting for mood: I want to write a…

— Maggie Stiefvater