We Asked 30 People Why They Love Being LGBT

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We asked attendees at Toronto Pride what the best part of being LGBTTIQQ2S is and their answers reminded us there's so much to be proud of.

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"Being part of an amazing family where everyone is loved." – Cailan (15)

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“Having my amazing gay daughter open the doors to a beautiful world for me!” – Andrea

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“Authentic fabulousness.” – Gregory (47)

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“Being free!” – Pauline (20) and Basmah (19)

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“Freedom 4 sex!!!” – Gabriel (36)

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“Open souls.” – Reanna (24) and Chris (23)

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“Great being here!” – Mike (70) and Hardy (62)

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“Being everyone’s OTP.” – Olivia (17) and Alannah (20)

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“Being LGBTQ means you have family everywhere.” – Corra (24) and Rachael (31)

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“Marching naked in parade.” – Peter (62)

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“Being accepted.” – Justin (23)

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“Stealing each other’s clothes.” – Sam (22) and Meg (24)

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“The best thing [about] being gay is to be ourselves, love who we want, and be proud of who we are!!” – Frankie, BJ, and Milo

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“My wife.” – Ashleigh (33) and Michaela (30)

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“Him.” – Justin (25) and James (24)

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“Her.” – Sasha (27) and Lacey (30)

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“Sharing the same bathroom stall!” – Tam (29) and Lisa (34)

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“Sex.” – Andrew (67), Lynda (54), and Mary (59)

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“Beard on beard.” – Kyle (25)

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“Boobs.” – Tina (24), Bronte (24), and Ashton (26)

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“I love me.” – Trusha (28)

22. Michelle DuBarry

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Getting to be the "Queen Mother" – Michelle DuBarry, 84, named the oldest-performing drag queen in the world.

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“Being able to express your true self!” – Albert (22) and Kris (17)

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“Courage and kindness.” – Mark (300*)

*He's a wizard.

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“Being free to be me.” – Victoria (57)

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“Being happily HIV+” – Zoren (27)

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“Living openly and loving freely (and enjoying hot men).” – Curtis (32) and T.C. (36)

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‘We beautify our neighbourhoods.” – James (55)

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“Fun times and great memories.” – Manny (36) and Chris (31)

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“Freely expressing yourself.” – Jaidah (17), Chanelle (16), and Chanté (16)