You can be gay and be proud of that and not have to worry about being unsuccessful or unaccepted. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I hope that any gay kids see me as beacon of light, not just in sport but in general. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
The only way to really change perceptions, to break down barriers, break down homophobia, is through representation. That's definitely not something I… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
Someone coming out as gay shouldn't be newsworthy; it shouldn't be warranting a magazine cover or anything like that, which I had… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I'm so proud that now you can exist as a gay man and be an Olympian, and it can be beneficial rather… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
Even if you're 'the gay guy,' if you're winning events, you're still winning events. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
You don't want to be defined by one thing. But at the same point... When you are the first in something, that's… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
Miley Cyrus followed me, tweeted at me. We started messaging; we traded numbers. She's become like a friend. She's super supportive of… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
For me, as a kid, I always felt like being gay was something that was going make people turn on me. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
Growing up, I always wanted kids, and that was one of the things that made it hard for me to accept being… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I was insecure and ashamed. Unless you're gay, being gay has never been looked at as being cool. And I wanted to… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
The thought of being the first openly gay male ever to compete in the Winter Olympics - I totally embrace that. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
For anyone who says 'Who cares if you're gay? It's 2018,' well, a lot of people care because a lot of people… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I don't think that one thing defines me, but I know that by coming out the way that I did, sort of… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I definitely carry a little bit of a burden with me, being a gay athlete going to the Olympics. I think that… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
As a kid, I just felt like I didn't really have anyone to look up to that I felt like I could… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I don't think there's a direct correlation between my sexuality and my skiing ability. But I think because I was so concerned about it… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
When you're able to be honest with yourself about who you are and finally can present your authentic true self to the world, you… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I chose a public platform to come out. I wanted to have an impact with it. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I realize how fortunate I am to have been able to make a life and career out of skiing. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
You can be gay and be proud of that and not have to worry about being unsuccessful or unaccepted. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
My mom has been there for me in moments where I definitely needed her the most, and she has this inherent way of knowing… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I'm putting in the time to make sure that my body is ready to compete at the top level. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I hope that any gay kids see me as beacon of light, not just in sport but in general. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
More than I've wanted anything, I've wanted to do well at the X Games. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I'm not one of those people who can eat whatever I want and never go to the gym. I have to work hard for… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
I love Kim Chi the drag queen from 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' but I'm not sure about the food. — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
The only way to really change perceptions, to break down barriers, break down homophobia, is through representation. That's definitely not something I had as… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
