In creating my YouTube videos, I don't want to speak for my audience and the people I represent; I want to amplify their voices. Tyler Oakley amplifyaudiencecreate Change image and share on social
There are so many voices on YouTube, and there are incredible creators that are popular for a reason. And although it's great to be inspired by them, nobody is going to subscribe to a second-rate version of them. It's really important to put your best foot forward and be your best self because you will always be the number one version of you. Tyler Oakley creatorfootforward share on social
I knew I could make a living doing my own videos instead of making them for someone else. Tyler Oakley knowlivemake Change image and share on social
When I was first offered the book deal, I was like, 'I am not a writer. I haven't practiced this.' My approach has been completely stream-of-consciousness, and then edit down, because that's been YouTube for me forever. Tyler Oakley approachbookcompletely share on social
I think social media has amplified a lot of voices that maybe traditional media hasn't perfectly portrayed. Tyler Oakley amplifylotmedium Change image and share on social
People just want to watch people live their authentic lives and share the good and the bad. You can have fun and be a positive influence and have a good impact. And it can still be entertaining. Tyler Oakley authenticbadentertain Change image and share on social
I try to be conscious of others, put my best foot forward and show growth. I just try to be my best self - and I think that is the most important thing. Tyler Oakley consciousfootforward Change image and share on social
I feel so lucky to partner with Awesomeness to bring my story to the big screen. I started out making videos as a way to connect and am thrilled by the opportunity to share one of the most exhilarating years of my life. Tyler Oakley awesomenessbigbring share on social
To me, what's really an important difference between traditional entertainment and digital - on YouTube specifically - is that people thrive when they're authentic about themselves. Tyler Oakley authenticdifferencedigital Change image and share on social
Even if I never registered my YouTube channel with the intention of being a role model, if I am that for somebody, I can't help it. So I need to be conscious of it and realize that influence can be used for good or bad, and just try to do my best. Tyler Oakley badchannelconscious share on social