Nowadays, if somebody in America is feeling alone and wants to find a coming out story, they just search 'coming out,' and they'll find millions of first-person examples of people telling their story. Tyler Oakley americacomeexample 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
You don't go to your 9 to 5 and share every story with your coworkers, and in the same way, not every YouTuber shares every story with their audience. Tyler Oakley audiencecoworkershare Change image and share on social
I hope to introduce my audience to who I think is the next class of YouTuber. Tyler Oakley audienceclasshope Change image and 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
A lot of the education that I got at Michigan State I still use to this very day. Tyler Oakley dayeducationlot Change image and share on social
Being misunderstood - that's the thing that scares me. Because my life is about oversharing. Tyler Oakley lifemisunderstandoversharing 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'm a genuine lover of music. I've always watched the Grammys from home. Tyler Oakley genuinegrammyhave Change image and share on social
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