Today, Jenner turns 66 years old. To celebrate, we’ve compiled our favorite quotes from Jenner, who never ceases to inspire us.
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“The uncomfortableness of being me never leaves all day long. I’m not doing this to be interesting. I’m doing this to live.” — to Vanity Fair, June 2015
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“But this transition has been harder on me than anything I could imagine. And that’s the case for so many others besides me. For that reason alone, trans people deserve something vital. They deserve your respect. [Applause.] And from that respect comes a more compassionate community, a more empathetic society and a better world for all of us. — Arthur Ashe Award For Courage acceptance speech, ESPYs, July 2015
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“The most important thing in life is that you are true to yourself.” — “I Am Cait,” Episode one
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“Trans people deserve something vital: They deserve your respect,” — Arthur Ashe Award For Courage acceptance speech, ESPYs, July 2015
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“I have such a responsibility. I hope I get it right.” — “I Am Cait,” Episode one
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“If you want to call me names, make jokes, doubt my intentions, go ahead, because the reality is I can take it. But for the thousands of kids out there who are coming to terms with being true to who they are, they shouldn’t have to take it.” — Arthur Ashe Award For Courage acceptance speech, ESPYs, July 2015
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“I’m very optimistic about the future. And I’m dragging you along with me.” — Jenner to her mother in “I Am Cait,” Episode one
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