“In 1978, when I thought of creating a flag for the gay movement, there...” — Gilbert Baker Quote

“In 1978, when I thought of creating a flag for the gay movement, there was no other international symbol for us than the pink triangle, which the Nazis used to identify homosexuals in concentration camps. Even though the pink triangle was and still is a powerful symbol, it was very much forced upon us.”

“That's really how I ended up making the first flag - I was the guy who could sew it.”

“Flags say something. You put a rainbow flag on your windshield, and you're saying something.”

“There should be a global commitment to try and get rid of UNHCR refugee camps and long-term people in those camps.”

“Many countries persecute their own citizens and intern them in prisons or concentration camps. Oppression is becoming more and more a part of the systems.”

“The experience I've had with Strikeforce kickboxing, K1, Strikeforce MMA, working with ESPN, working with Showtime, working with Japanese television, working with fighter camps from all over the world has given me a unique perspective.”