Caitlyn Jenner is the most famous transgender person in the world, at least according to Time magazine.
The 66-year-old made the publication’s “Person of the Year” short list because when he decided to transition into a woman it was “the most visible high point of a banner year for the transgender community.”
“For the first time in my life, in many, many, many, many years, I actually wake up in the morning excited about the day,” Jenner said during his interview.
Thank you @TIME for including me on the short list for #PersonOfTheYear! So cool! https://t.co/3BrCkCKpJE pic.twitter.com/D0nMkXfRGJ
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) December 9, 2015
“Because of my position in life, maybe I can make a bigger and faster change of thinking in the world than someone who doesn’t have a platform, so why not use it?” (VIDEO: Caitlyn Jenner Gives 18-Year-Old Daughter Most Inappropriate Gift Ever)
“I think it’s much easier for a trans woman or a trans man who authentically kind of looks and plays the role,” Jenner added. “I want to dress well. I want to look good.” (RELATED: Caitlyn Jenner Named ‘Woman Of The Year)
“It’s more than makeup and clothes and all that other stuff. And what is that? I’m working on that. There’s still a lot to learn about being a woman.” (SLIDESHOW:Caitlyn Jenner Transitions Again)
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