We are born as who we are, the gender thing is something that is imposed on you.

Laverne Cox

I'm always skeptical about representations of trans people, especially when trans people are not making the work.

Laverne Cox

I'm a Self-made Woman in Every Sense of the Word.

Laverne Cox

When I was perceived as a black man I became a threat to public safety. When I was dressed as myself, it was my safety that was threatened.

Laverne Cox

My mother was a teacher. She was grooming my brother and me to be successful, accomplished people.

Laverne Cox

We are not what other people say we are. We are who we know ourselves to be, and we are what we love. That's okay.

Laverne Cox

Believing that you are unworthy of love and belonging or that who you are authentically is a sin or is wrong, is deadly.

Laverne Cox

I'm so grateful that I had the luxury of transitioning in private. Because when you transition in the public eye, the transition becomes the story.

Laverne Cox

By doing the work to love ourselves more, I believe we will love each other better.

Laverne Cox

Everyone is insecure. I think, really, it comes from, like, a desire to want to be in control of how you're represented.

Laverne Cox

When people have points of reference that are humanizing, that demystifies difference.

Laverne Cox

Healthcare for trans women is a necessity. It is not elective. It is not cosmetic. It is life saving.

Laverne Cox