Always Quote by Sandi Toksvig
“I was born gay, OK? I've always known. I don't think my family were the least bit surprised.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, 2015
The speaker acknowledges his sexual orientation and notes that his family was unsurprised, highlighting acceptance and self‑knowledge.
In simple terms: He’s gay and his family wasn’t shocked.
Key Takeaway
Embrace identity; expect support.
Themes
identity
acceptance
family
Mood
relieved
confident
Type
personal
social
When to use this quote
- coming out
- family discussions
- public speaking
- media interviews
Key Concepts
LGBTQ+
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does family acceptance affect personal confidence?
- What can allies do to foster acceptance?
A Different Perspective
Not all families react positively; societal stigma may persist.
![“In some ways, I was a little bit surprised [by how dominant we were] but then I look at the players in our changing room and it doesn't surprise me because we've got quality in there. If we click and play well like we did in the first half, we can open up any team.” quote by Rio Ferdinand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/36a/rio-ferdinand-14480_bits_in-some-ways-i-was-a-little-bit-surprise_1360123.jpg)
