Johnny Weir receives the HRC Visibility Award

Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir speaks at the 2010 HRC Seattle Dinner about the importance of visibility and being yourself.

[@s.f.694]

He's such a beautiful person inside and out. Intelligent and eloquent. Badass in every way :) my hero. He is a force of nature.

[@nancygerritsen155]

Johnny Weir, You, my dear young man are also an olympian wordsmith. How beautifuly stated and emotional. 👏👏👏💖

[@hankenson]

I love Johnny Weir and have much respect for him.

[@Planet_Shel]

Johnny you touch me and so many of us in our heart so deeply. We Are Forever grateful.

[@RWRB64]

I love him. He’s funny, wise, and beautiful. He’s an absolute angel walking this earth. He’s inspired more expel than he’ll ever know.

[@nana-xt6hv]

gosh he's so amazing...

[@Daystar311]

I love Johnny! He speaks his mind and he's not afraid to say things like: "I'm very proud to have a penis. We had amazing times together." Hilarious!

[@user-vn7sj5ig8w]

Johnny Weir even if you did not get a medal in 2010, I am so proud that you can be your authentic self! We love you for who you are!

[@WheresMyKoppy]

Thank you for posting! He deserves it, and he looked and sounded wonderful. I had a couple of friends who were there to see this in person! I'm glad the community is recognizing him for just being him. It's important to just live your life without compromise, and it isn't easy sometimes.

[@lourdesluna7212]

I Saw your performance in Vancouver and You were simple the best!!!!

[@valmacclinchy]

He was, he deserved a medal!

[@sashamars1418]

So beautifully said! Bravo!

[@MrZurich8005]

I love him, he is so authentic, so genuine, so real.. I love the way he laughs, the way he looks at you, .bless you Johnny Weir... Susie.

[@sygrady]

You are the champion 🇺🇸

[@hankenson]

Also he is funny and very handsome and in my opinion the most talented, expressive male skater in the history of skating

[@valmacclinchy]

Absolutely phenomenal skater, incredible athlete, and his musicality is unparalleled. He's always one with the music. And seems to be a wonderful person, too.

[@annalewis5443]

Love him, a real person

[@TheSyl1408]

"A number one, top of the list, King of the hill". Big words! :))

[@JoeP44]

Well deserved. Congrats on being true to yourself and making yourself happy - and bringing joy to others in the process.

[@staceynyberg9532]

Hes So Damn Adorable!!! 🥰 Love him on DWTS!!!

[@ILive2Rescue]

Oh Johnny Weir, you *ARE FABULOUS!!*

[@Isnogud67]

Adorable

[@no1gr]

Thanks for showing this. He's very deserving of the award.

[@chrisadams7918]

Hes gorgeous

[@CDavidson1127]

Thank You So SOOOOO Much for Posting this!!!!!!!!

[@brucecny]

He is so awesome....he is an inspiration to me and I'm 40, out and have a family that is very supportive. I hope that at least one or a few gay youth are inspired by him.

[@PaulLeary]

I love him! Congrats!

[@lourdesluna7212]

You earned it!!!!!

[@veronicamartinez23]

Felicidades poeta bailarín, tienes una personalidad fuerte y genial me gusta tu sentido de humor vive la vida que Dios te bendiga y mi admiración eterna dulce angel dansa con esa fuerza del alma en llamas que llevas dentro ❤❤❤🖒💃

[@jaimefernandez6355]

¡¡¡ I DONT KNOW YOU, BUT I WILL DO, BECAUSE I THINK YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL, SO BEAUTIFUL HUMAN, THANKS FOR MAKES ME HAPPY WHEN I SEE YOU, BECAUSE I CAN "DREAM", YOU MAKES ME FEEL "A DREMER" !!!!!!

[@loiscassels8966]

Interesting gloves.

[@IAMASELENATOR92]

I love him lmfao

[@botaborsi]

you are lovely. :)

[@Akmay-]

"...and I got, in that way, my medal." Not crying. No. Nope.