George Takei
George Takei
George Hosato Takeiis an American actor, director, author, and activist. Takei is best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise in the television series Star Trek. He also portrayed the character in six Star Trek feature films and in an episode of Star Trek: Voyager...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth20 April 1937
CityLos Angeles, CA
CountryUnited States of America
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The only thing worse than human ignorance is human pride in that ignorance.
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But when we came out of camp, that's when I first realized that being in camp, that being Japanese-American, was something shameful.
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We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity.
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You know, when a man is raped you never hear about what he was wearing.
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It’s really hard to hate someone for being different when you’re too busy laughing together.
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Our differences in beliefs do not truly separate us, or elevate us over others. Rather, they highlight the rich tapestry that is humanity.
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If you have to make laws to hurt a group of people just to prove your morals and faith, then you have no true morals or faith to prove.
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I myself am a Buddhist, not a Christian. But I cannot help but think that if Christ ran a public establishment, it would be open to all, and He would be the last to refuse service to anyone. It is, simply put, the most un-Christian of notions.
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I know that STAR TREK fans might come, but I hope with that first speech, I'll be able to persuade them to forget George Takei and see Martin Dysart.
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All that was required for it to become law was the autograph of one actor.
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I love the show, and I'm proud of my association with the show, and certainly the character is one that is very much a part of me.