The Games are just a nice, positive way to build friendships, camaraderie and, of course, self-esteem. Plus, the Games are a great opportunity for people to participate in sports who normally wouldn’t. – Greg Louganis
When you’re a kid growing up, and you think you’re gay, you know that you’re different; you’re often teased and it can really destroy your self-esteem. But sports can be great for building self-esteem. – Greg Louganis
In sports, people reach their peak very early. You have to move on. I don’t know if I will ever surpass what I did at the Olympics, but I’m still doing the work I always wanted to do. – Greg Louganis
People wait in line to see me, saying there’s plenty of living to be done even if you have an HIV diagnosis. People say they are 10- or 15-year survivors and still moving forward. – Greg Louganis
I guess you can tease me about being a drama queen, because that did heighten the drama. – Greg Louganis
Well, unless you’re Wayne Gretzky or Michael Jordan, you need the full support of your team. – Greg Louganis
I just did not discuss my personal life, my sexuality with the media. That was my policy. – Greg Louganis
Mom was the one who taught me unconditional love. With Dad, I’d always felt there was something to live up to – expectations. But in the last year, we had a wonderful relationship. – Greg Louganis
