Exist Quote by Nicole Maines

Having trans people play trans roles show that we are valid in our identities, and we exist.

— Nicole Maines

When we have trans actors play trans characters, people can look onscreen and say, 'OK, this is what trans is.'

— Nicole Maines

Trans people deserve something vital. They deserve your respect... If you want to call me names, make jokes, doubt my intentions, go ahead, because…

— Bruce Jenner

Trans kids are living in the future in a way. When I was growing up, "transgender" wasn't even a word. It wasn't used. Just…

— Rhys Ernst

Being trans means different things to different people. Some people don't take hormones, some people don't have surgery, some people are just happy living…

— Courtney Act

We're trying to humanize the trans community. It's about showing us as normal, everyday human beings who just happen to be trans.

— Dominique Jackson

I think when kids are younger, they don't have these preconceived notions of what a transsexual person is.

— Fallon Fox

There are so many trans kids who are struggling with who they are. I want them to know that one day, they will find…

— Jazz Jennings

The things trans people feel are things cis people feel.

— Torrey Peters

The basic building blocks of being trans are not 'other' to other people: the desire to be recognised by the people that you love…

— Torrey Peters

I think that it's important to say that trans people exist, and we are valid, whether we choose to transition or not. It's really…

— Asia Kate Dillon

There's an expectation of producers and writers and directors perhaps, that trans people only want to play trans.

— Rebecca Root