Lorraine Kelly urged for increased tolerance towards the transgender community, labeling anti-trans individuals as "nutters" in a recent Guardian interview. Advocating for normalization, Kelly included a trans character in her debut novel, 'The Island Swimmer', to promote acceptance, reflecting on her past experiences with trans individuals. She shared an anecdote about a brave trans bus driver, Jane, from her school days, expressing disappointment with current societal attitudes compared to the past. Kelly emphasized that trans people should not justify their existence to society, advocating for empathy and understanding instead.
"I just think everyone has to be a bit more tolerant. That's why I put a trans person in my book."
"We were much more tolerant. Again, it's social media giving nutters a voice. It makes no sense to me."
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