As a professional sportsman, working out has always been an important part of my life. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
Wherever I am in my life, it's because rugby has enabled me to do that. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
This journey of education and breaking stigma around HIV is something that will have a legacy everlasting. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
It's not about shutting people up or proving them wrong. It's about proving to ourselves what we're about. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
If I hadn't had the rugby field to get rid of my aggression I would have been locked up a long time… — Gareth Thomas Aggression Copy Share Image
Some people say it's sad living in a hotel, but I'd rather be living in an hotel than living in an house… — Gareth Thomas Hotel Copy Share Image
When I got married to my ex-wife, Jemma, I took my vows very, very seriously. I've been brought up with good values… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I was able to come out as gay publicly because my family had accepted me. They thought nothing of it, and without… — Gareth Thomas Family Copy Share Image
People can be really famous in Wales for rugby, but outside of Wales nobody really has a clue who you are or… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
My fear of coming out wasn't about rejection. I was scared people would say: 'Why were you lying to me? If you've… — Gareth Thomas Fear Copy Share Image
There are excuses for dropping the ball or missing a tackle. But there are no excuses for not playing with a passion… — Gareth Thomas Excuses Copy Share Image
I wish Mike Ruddock nothing but the very best in whatever he does in the future. I will always remember him as… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I think what I want to learn more than anything... is that, I've got HIV and it's OK, like. That's what I… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
Someone said on social media that I was the son of Satan for being open about my sexuality. I told my mother,… — Gareth Thomas Hell Copy Share Image
I became a master of disguise and could play the straight man down to a tee, sometimes over-compensating by getting into fights… — Gareth Thomas Alter ego Copy Share Image
I knew I was gay at 18, but to come out then would have meant I would not have achieved what I… — Gareth Thomas Belief Copy Share Image
I was born and raised to play rugby. I have two parents who are hugely proud of my rugby achievements, but even… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
Toulouse opened my eyes as a player and as a person. I returned to Wales 10 times better for the experience. I… — Gareth Thomas Children Copy Share Image
Other sportsmen have confided in me that they're gay. The advice I give is that coming out is great for you as… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
You could say I'm the pioneer in the way I have changed some people's perception of not only sports people but of… — Gareth Thomas Gay Copy Share Image
When the Wales squad met up for the 2005 autumn internationals, I was already concerned that we were slipping into bad habits.… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
The rugby team is a massive part of the city and generates a real passion but there is also far more to… — Gareth Thomas City Copy Share Image
When I was 16 or 17 I knew I was gay, but knowing and accepting are two very different things. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I'm a sportsman, as good and strong as you, who just happens to be gay. — Gareth Thomas Gay Copy Share Image
I find it hard to believe that people can be jealous of other people's success. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I don't care about the size of the crowd or other people's opinions - I just want us to perform. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
It has always been my ambition to be captain of Wales over a sustained period of time. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I have always said that leadership is not about one man but a group of experienced players. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I really want to remain involved in rugby. I want to continue and have an influence on the game. — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
I hated being Gareth Thomas. I hated the man I looked at in the mirror. — Gareth Thomas Being Copy Share Image
I like to think I'm a bit of a son of the country, I've played for the country so many times I… — Gareth Thomas Country Copy Share Image
When I started doing Twitter, I realised there were so many people following me who were going through the same thing I… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
It's only when you leave the rugby bubble that you understand that negative criticism is not personal, it's reality because we don't… — Gareth Thomas Criticism Copy Share Image
All I'm concerned about is that I'm with a good squad of players and want us to be competitive and I'm not… — Gareth Thomas Copy Share Image
