Caitlyn Jenner Emotional Speech at ESPYS 2015

Jul 15, 2015
Caitlyn Jenner



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Amazing speech. I admire her so much.

Some favorite lines:

"With attention comes responsibility."

"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 coming to terms with being true to who they are, they shouldn't have to take it."

I love that last line you quoted there.

Me too Suzi, I saw a snippit on a local news show here... What I saw of the speech was very well delivered

Katy xx

Haven't heard the speech(computer at work has no speakers) but from reading what she said I think she's going to be an asset to our community and cause for recognition and equality.

Wow, she killed that! Thanks for posting this, Suzi.

Hugs, Devlyn

I admit to wiping my eyes about 2/3 of the way through her speech.  I thought it was awesome and she seems to be growing more and more into a very visible asset to our community. Her speech helped with that.

I recorded it and I am just watching it now. I got teary eyed during the intro and didn't stop. Thank you Caitlyn for speaking out and bringing awareness to the rest of the world about our community.

Wow, Caitlyn is amazing. I also was moved to tears throughout her speech. Watching her, being so strong and beautiful and giving such a passionate speech, really is truly inspiring.

I can normally hold back the tears, while watching this video the floodgates opened, she is so courageous she is going to wonderful advocate for the trans community.

-Kaylee

I have a lot of respect for her.

I'm not ashamed to admit it.......I cried while listening.
I thought she presented a wonderful speech, and addressed the naysayers in a polite non-combative way to make it not so much about her but about thousands of transgender youth that need support, and understanding.

Wonderful job Caitlyn..........Thank you!!

Wonderful job!

I hadn't watched it tell a few minutes ago, but it brought me to tears when I did. She did a wonderful job with her speech.
Mariah

Elegant, eloquent, and inspiring!

I was crying and clapping by the end. Best thing I could come home from a rough day at work to. I love, love, LOVE her!

Good on her for doing so well in such a high pressure unconventional setting. I suspect her Olympic character and strength was shining through.

  I had heard of her award nomination and was hopeful to watch it live, to my dis may I missed the broadcast. It was disappointing , some one at work this morning had  disparaging remarks about her.  I was somewhat surprised at the comments, but could not think of any thing to say in support or to add, that those comments are not welcome by most in this day and age.  Since thinking a little more, I can have a response should a like situation arise. 
  Caitlyn, was amazing, like others I was brought to tears.  I think she could be best suited as a public speaker on our behalf.   Not in some commercial  reality show designed for shock and ratings.  Thank you Caitlyn Jenner

  Thanks, Caitlyn. The Arthur Ashe Courage Award. It is appropriate. I remember Arthur Ashe when he was a tennis champ. He broke the color barrier in the white world of tennis. It takes courage to be trans as it is.

Joelene

So I think when I first heard about this I thought it was just tabloid B.S. that portrayed her in an unflattering manner, and was worth completely ignoring. Then there was more evidence for her transition, but i wasn't really on comfortable with her being associated with our community, because I thought it was made for t.v. Kardashian drama. In her first interview, I thought she was honest, and in her ESPY appearance, she said something really important apart from the feelings of her own life, I am glad she spoke up for transgender people who are afraid.

I will be really good to have her in the spot light