Jason Collins : (7)

" The best part of when you reveal your authentic self publicly is that it will allow those people around you, whether it’s your teammates or people who you thought were friends, you will see their true colors come out. Some people who you might have thought would not be supporters end up being some of your biggest supporters. " - Jason Collins

" I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport. " - Jason Collins

" I’ve been booed before. There have been times when I’ve wanted to boo myself. But a lot of ill feelings can be cured by winning. " - Jason Collins

" I’m trying to live my life as honestly and authentically as I can. " - Jason Collins

" There isn’t a professional athlete that doesn’t want to play 12, 13 years. " - Jason Collins

" No matter your religion or what your political views are, I think there’s one thing we can all agree on. Most human beings are not meant to be alone. I know I’m not. " - Jason Collins

" I’ve reached that enviable state in life in which I can do pretty much what I want. " - Jason Collins