Jonathan Van Ness Quotes

Jonathan Van Ness

Profession : Entertainer

Birth : March 28, 1987

There are times when you should listen to what people say about you, but also a lot of times you just don't need to listen so much. Don't worry so much and just go. Unless you're, like, in danger, and then don't. And then run, girl.

Jonathan Van Ness

I wish I was a gorgeous mixologist, but that was not my god-given strength.

Jonathan Van Ness

Please don't compare the nature and authenticity of 'Queer Eye' to 'The Bachelor.'

Jonathan Van Ness

One of my closest friends is a trans man who is incredible. And a lot of my clients are trans women.

Jonathan Van Ness

Confidence is sexy.

Jonathan Van Ness

I want to show straight men and gay men alike that self-care and grooming isn't mutually exclusive with, like, femininity or masculinity.

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Gorgeous exfoliants are expensive.

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It's nice to have a safe place to have a conversation going; whether it's a friend or family member, you can use 'Queer Eye' as an entry point to have a conversation that's meaningful.

Jonathan Van Ness

My podcast 'Getting Curious' keeps me really busy, which I love.

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You gotta floss!

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I've had the honor of working with so many trans people as a hairdresser over my career in some way.

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If my energy was fake, then I would feel pressured, because I gotta, like, keep this up. I thank God it's just how I am. But I find myself wanting to work on being more comfortable in the silence with people.

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I just - I come from a very little town where the militarization of the police force is a very real issue.

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Coming from a town of 30,000 people on the Mississippi River, having 'Queer Eye' in 2003 through 2007 when I was in high school was really important.

Jonathan Van Ness

I vividly remember D'Angelo's 'How Does it Feel?' as a song I listened to around the time I came out.

Jonathan Van Ness

When I'm having a song-in-the-shower moment, I go to 'The Blessed Unrest' by Sara Bareilles.

Jonathan Van Ness

Getting married is a good time to revaluate all of your relationships. Have you had the same haircut since seventh grade? Have you found products that work for your skin? You need time to experiment.

Jonathan Van Ness

Blotting pads are great in case you get sweaty or oily. But don't rub. It's a slow, methodical blot: set the pad on your skin and let it absorb, then move it to the next location.

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How you take care of yourself is how the world sees you.

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I grew up in a town of 30,000 people, and 'Queer Eye' was a beacon of light.

Jonathan Van Ness