American - Actor | April 20, 1937 -
My father told me about American democracy. And he said you have to be actively engaged in the political process to make our democracy work. So I've been doing that my entire life. Civil rights movement. The peace movement during the Vietnam conflict. The movement to get an apology and redress for Japanese-Americans.
George Takei
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When I came out, I was 68, and I was totally prepared for my career to recede when I spoke to the press for the first time. What happened after that blew me away. I started getting more offers. My career blossomed.
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I had convinced my father to let me pursue this career, and I passionately wanted it. And here was this conflict in me, and I hadn't shared it with my father. And it was excruciating to always have your guard up. Particularly because, being an actor, you're public and visible. I could be seen coming out of a gay bar. Who could have seen me?
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I'm George Takei, and I'm straight... up asking you to vote.
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I'm especially concerned about the future of this country, because I'm concerned about the gay people of the future. We need to ensure their good life by registering to vote.
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In many ways, my decision to come out changed the course not only of my personal life but of my professional one as well.
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Social media affords me an opportunity to interact with fans on a daily basis, not just for a few seconds apiece at a science-fiction convention.
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Back in the day, coming out was something very personal. You began by acknowledging the truth, first to yourself, then to close family and friends. Those of us more in the public spotlight, though, also had to 'come out' to the press.
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We are living in a science fiction world.
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They're the best critics. Workshops are good, and drama teachers are fine, but the best is the audience. And even better if they're paying!
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What is important is the reliability of my posts being there to greet my fans with a smile or a giggle every morning. That's how we keep on growing.
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People are interested not just in Sulu, but George Takei - and he's gay. Life is full of twist and turns.
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