I kind of cheer the presence of any gay characters at all - I think the more we can saturate television with any gay character or lesbian character or transgender character, I think that's a really great thing. We're kind of getting past the fact that they're the punchline or that they're the novelty.
Interpretation
The inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters in television is important for representation and acceptance.
In this quote, Jesse Tyler Ferguson emphasizes the significance of having diverse LGBTQ+ characters on television. He believes that saturating the media with these representations helps move beyond stereotypes and acknowledges LGBTQ+ individuals as integral parts of society, rather than mere punchlines or novelties. This creates a more inclusive and understanding environment for all.
In practice
During a panel discussion on media representation.
Well, my personal mission statement is that we want marriage equality in all 50 states. We want it not to be a state-by-state issue. We don't want it to be something the majority is voting on. I don't think the civil rights of any minority should be in the hands of any majority.
If you want to understand your parents more, get them to talk about their own childhood; and if you listen with compassion, you will learn where their fears and rigid patterns come from. Those people who 'did all that stuff to you' were just as frightened and scared as you are.
Forgiving does not usually happen at once. It is a process, sometimes a long one, especially when it comes to wounds gouged deep. And we must expect some lapses...some people seem to manage to finish off forgiving in one swoop of the heart. But when they do, you can bet they are forgiving flesh wounds. Deeper cuts take more time and can use a second coat.
What you can do with relations is greater than what you can do with guns.
If you can find your footing between two cultures, sometimes you can have the best of both worlds.
I don't think jealousy has much of a connection with real, objective conditions. Like if you're fortunate you're not jealous, but if life hasn't blessed you, you are jealous. Jealousy doesn't work that way. It's more like a tumor secretly growing inside us that gets bigger and bigger, beyond all reason. Even if you find out it's there, there's nothing you can do to stop it.
I don't pay attention to a lot of people - I pay attention to a select few, and that's worked out well for me.
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