Quotes About Acceptance

I was totally surprised by the spread of the legalization of same-sex marriage. In just my lifetime we have gone from a taboo to even talk about homosexuality, to the sanction by governments of homosexual marriage. Few such large social considerations have ever before been turned over in such a short time.

I don't believe in nudity for nudity's sake, but it's really beautiful when it's done well, when it's within a story. I'm very comfortable with my body. I grew up mostly in France, where nudity is not taboo.

Menstruation is a natural phenomenon and it is neither dirty, nor a taboo.

Breast implants in pageants is not a rarity. It's definitely not taboo. It's very common.

When you are talking to a dog about cancer, there are no judgments or taboos.

I think, even though homophobia still exists, there is much more of a dialogue and a taboo around being homophobic.

Being gay is no longer a taboo subject in Germany.

Unconventionality is no longer a taboo. It is being applauded and celebrated by both the classes and the masses.

We've been clear that schools shouldn't just tackle direct homophobic bullying, but also the use of phrases like 'that's so gay' to mean rubbish or bad, because we know the devastating impact they can have on young people's self-esteem.

I think, forever, I was trying to figure out maybe... what I am. But I don't think anyone should feel pressured to have any kind of label or tag on them. We should treat everybody the same... Me, I don't like to be put down to a specific thing. We're all human beings.

Bob has died in 'Kahaani' and so the tag should not be anymore with me now.

I was on Instagram or something, and I checked my tagged photos, and I realized that suddenly they were all LGBT artwork. I was like, 'Oh, my God!' I had no idea. It was the first time I realized I was a figure for that community.

As an adult, my hero is my dog, Mouse. He is so friendly to everyone he meets. He wags his tail and loves everyone, like Jesus!

If you look at the Kennedys, if you look at Bill Clinton, I think our country has decided or learned that we are all flawed, that we all have imperfections, and if all of that were revealed about each one of us, we would all be tainted.

When I was in Taiwan, we were there for about 8 months, and I was 11 at the time, so it was definitely a culture shock. But it was a really interesting time to be there. I didn't entirely realize how different it is from the States. I just accepted it because I was there and my parents needed to be there.

I have gotten better at saying to myself, 'Relax and just take this moment in. Appreciate it for what it is.'

Every day is a new experience and I take it as it comes.

Once people take ownership over the decision to receive feedback, they're less defensive about it.

It is important to expect nothing, to take every experience, including the negative ones, as merely steps on the path, and to proceed.

You've got to take the bitter with the sour.

The best thing is to accept the circumstances, not take them personally, deal with them, stop complaining, and give everything your best.

I'm a Buddhist, so one of my biggest beliefs is, 'Everything changes, don't take it personally.'

As a comedian, you want people to like you. That's part of why you're there in the first place: You have this unquenchable need to be liked, and then when you divert from that and take a chance at doing something that has moments of fierce unlikeability, you can hit some real low points.

I just love to dance and 'Cabaret' seemed like an opportunity where I could explore that. I wanted to take a chance and see if people will accept me in this kind of role, if what is expected of other women is expected of me. Or maybe it's for shock value.