When people find out you're an actress, they Google you. Laverne Cox More Quotes by Laverne Cox More Quotes From Laverne Cox We live in an uncertain world and we want to believe that what a man is and what a woman is-I know that. And people don't want to critically interrogate the world around them. Whenever I'm afraid of something or I'm threatened by something, it's because it brings up some sort of insecurity in me. I think the reality is that most of us are insecure about our gender. They think, 'Okay, if there's this trans person over here, then what does that make me? Laverne Cox gaypridebelieve Many in the trans community are fed up with L.G.B.T. organizations that continue to erase trans identity or just give lip service to trans issues. We need our cisgender allies - gay and straight - to treat transgender lives as if they matter, and trans people need multiple seats at the tables in the organizations that say they're interested in L.G.B.T. equality; this absence has been painful since Stonewall. Laverne Cox issuesgayorganization I believe if we have something that we love to do, that can save our lives. That can get us through. Laverne Cox our-livesi-believebelieve When people have points of reference that are humanizing, that demystifies difference. Laverne Cox differencespeople So often, trans roles don't even go to trans actors. Most of the fabulous trans roles that have won people Oscars, we didn't get to play. A lot of folks have said we're not trained enough and that we're not prepared to do whatever. Laverne Cox rolesplaypeople It's a struggle every day, to stay present, not to become that...eight year old who was bullied and chased home from school. Some days I wake up and it's like I'm eight years old again. And I'm scared for my life, and I don't know if I'm going to be beaten up that day. Laverne Cox strugglehomeschool I have always been aware that I can never represent all trans people. No one or two or three trans people can. This is why we need diverse media representations of trans folks to multiply trans narratives in the media and depict our beautiful diversities. Laverne Cox mediabeautifultwo We shouldn't demonize the woman who wears high heels and we shouldn't demonize the woman who doesn't wear high heels. We should accept all forms of comportment. Laverne Cox formacceptinghigh-heels I've been realizing lately how horribly vain I am. I do believe that if I'm successful, it's because of my talent and intelligence, but there's pretty privilege in the world - that's a reality. When I was a kid, in middle school, I started going to thrift stores and dressing myself. It was about announcing to the world who I was. That's what fashion was for me, as a kid. You might have an idea of who you think I am, but I'm going to tell you through my fashion choices who I am. Laverne Cox fashionbelievekids I'm a Self-made Woman in Every Sense of the Word Laverne Cox self-madeselfmade There's not just one trans story. There's not just one trans experience. Laverne Cox transbadassstories I would never be so arrogant to think that someone should model their life after me. But the idea of possibility the idea that I get to live my dreams out in public, hopefully will show to other folks that it's possible. So I prefer the term 'possibility model' to 'role model.' Laverne Cox dreamideasthinking Quality is my principle and qualified is my attitude. Laverne Cox qualityprinciplesattitude I'm terrified of saying the wrong thing on stage with bell hooks. Laverne Cox bellshookstage The preoccupation with transition and with surgery objectifies trans people, and we don't get to really deal with the real lived experiences. Laverne Cox transitionrealpeople I'm always skeptical about representations of trans people, especially when trans people are not making the work. Laverne Cox transskepticalpeople Seeing a black transgender woman embracing and loving everything about herself might be inspiring to some other folks. Laverne Cox transgenderblackmight Beyoncé means so much to me. Throughout my transition, Beyoncé has been there as a style icon, an example of excellence, of beauty, of vulnerability. She's shared so much of herself, and it's inspiring. Laverne Cox styleexcellencemean Being a black transgender woman in America is really hard. It's been really hard for me. But for me living a lie was much worse. I need to be in my truth. And I've been very, very lucky that I've been able to live my dreams and I believe everyone should have the right to live their dreams. This is America. We're supposed to all have that right. Laverne Cox dreambelievelying I'm so grateful that I had the luxury of transitioning in private. Because when you transition in the public eye, the transition becomes the story. Laverne Cox luxurygratefuleye
