“It's tough advocating for trans visibility and not being pigeonholed a...” — Trace Lysette Quote

“It's tough advocating for trans visibility and not being pigeonholed as just a trans actress.”

“I think that trans women have endured a lot and they compromise a lot when dealing with cis hetero men.”

“Drag was not only my introduction to womanhood, but my introduction to entertainment. It was the first time I realized that I could move a crowd.”

“I assumed that, if I put my head down and did great work, what I deserved would come to me. What you deserve will not come to you. It is only in advocating for yourself that you will receive what you deserve.”

“Whatever feminists may say about their only advocating choices, everyone knows the truth: Feminism regards work outside the home as more elevating, honorable, and personally productive than full-time mothering and homemaking.”

“One of the things that is always hard for actors on set - and it doesn't matter at what stage you're in - is advocating for yourself.”