As an Asian American, I'm aware of how stereotypes can be very destructive. We've been defined by the drag queens. And yes, they exist. But we've been defined as irresponsible, flamboyant, loud, and garish. I think what we need to do - and what we haven't done as aggressively as we should have - is to depict the vast diversity of the GLBT community.
George TakeiItโs really hard to hate someone for being different when youโre too busy laughing together.
George TakeiIf leadership requires a fired-up sense of purpose and imagination, it also demands a profound connection to the society to be led.
George TakeiFor me, country music symbolized freedom and the joys of life... roaming the country, experiencing the joys as well as the heartbreaks. It was a transporting kind of song, and I'd just kind of sing along with them.
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