Jasmine Guy Quotes
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I always try to honor a character by being honest and truthful to who they are, in spite of my own personality and beliefs.
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If black people mistrust white people, they are mistrusting racism, and that is appropriate.
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It is a full time job being honest one moment at a time, remembering to love, to honor, to respect. It is a practice, a discipline, worthy of every moment.
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The state and the church seldom approve of anything I do. I don't need their approval. I don't aspire to the heterosexual nuclear family model.
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Our history is a passion for me. I feel that we leave out so much information and huge gaps in the American story and it makes it hard for people to really understand that we are all intricately related as Americans. So I am attracted to historically based projects because we entertain and learn something at the same time. I just love that combination.
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An activist is one who is actively involved in creating community, whether that is locally in their neighborhood or internationally. It is an admirable quality.
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Life is way better than TV. I recommend it to anyone who has forgotten they have one.
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I spent years crying in my diary. But I finally stopped finding fault with myself. We're all different, yet the same.
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We are a complex species to observe.
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I am very sad for men and women trapped in any relationship where there is cruelty, dominance, inequity. I long for the liberation of all people.
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If one is desperate for love, I suggest looking at one's friends and family and see if love is all around. If not, get a new set of friends, a new family.
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There is a child in all of us, a person who believes in a glorious future.
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The building of friendship, family, community and love is complicated. We are so isolated in this country, no longer supported by tribes and villages.
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I would love to direct a movie, something I really like with a great cast. What a dream!
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It seems to me the most important issue in the LGBT community is the right to be queer-the right to be free of the heterosexual assumption.
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One disco, one soft ball game, one lost love, one gay pride rally at a time.
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I don't much care who is gay or straight or married or not. I mostly notice if they are brave enough to confront bigotry.
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Anything that is non-violent is OK with me.
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I've always known the greatness of black people.
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There are brilliant out lesbians and gay men and bisexuals and transgendered people and heterosexuals keeping the fire of change alive. Not a day goes by when I don't feel grateful to them for their work.