I did not want to be the gay artist, and I talked to my manager all the time, like, I don't want to lead with that. I didn't want people to look at me like that's all I am. — Hayley Kiyoko Copy Share Image
For me, every music video is a hurdle. Every time I do a music video, I'm constantly fighting to get my point across. As a gay woman, that's also a big hurdle. — Hayley Kiyoko Copy Share Image
We all want to be loved. We all want to feel accepted. We all want to feel content. And life is hard. — Hayley Kiyoko Copy Share Image
My hair has been this chapter thing for me. In 'Jem,' I have blue hair. 'Insidious,' it's pink. In 'CSI,' I have blonde. I… — Hayley Kiyoko Copy Share Image
On a very small scale, I kind of understand why the directors that I work with do certain things. I don't consider myself an incredible director. I'm not ready to do movies by any means. But, I feel like I can be a better actress now that I've been on the other side and kind of understand the process and… — Hayley Kiyoko Copy Share
I've always wanted to do a video of me following a girl down the street. Michael Jackson's done it. Omarion's done it. All these male pop artists have followed women down streets in videos - it's kind of the classic thing. And I was like, there is no video of a girl following a girl down the street. I need… — Hayley Kiyoko Copy Share
I grew up hip-hop dancing; I've always wanted to create music that I could dance to. — Hayley Kiyoko Copy Share Image
I know who I am and what I want to say and what I'm supposed to sound like. — Hayley Kiyoko Copy Share Image
For me, I think 'Jem' fans were expecting a remake of the cartoon, and the movie really is inspired by the cartoon based in… — Hayley Kiyoko Copy Share Image
I'm grateful to the LGBTQ community for giving me the courage to write music about who I am and not just about my sexual… — Hayley Kiyoko Copy Share Image
My mom choreographed the top Olympians; she's really the queen of ice in her world, so I kind of get my directorial bug from… — Hayley Kiyoko Copy Share Image
When I approach my music and my music videos, obviously all of the subjects and stories that I tell come from an honest, truthful… — Hayley Kiyoko Copy Share Image
