As the old saying goes, I was simply looking for fan love, in Alderaan places.
GEORGE TAKEI
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We have to be vigilant about how the Trump administration may try to divide us from each other.
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George TakeiGeorge Takei Well, it gives, certainly to my father, who is the one that suffered the most in our family, and understanding of how the ideals of a country are only as good as the people who give it flesh and blood.
George TakeiGeorge Takei Do your duty as an American, and as a citizen of the galaxy… Vote!
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George TakeiGeorge Takei Should any terrorist strike or act of war occur in which American lives are lost, we must be on guard for any attempt by the government to turn that tragedy into justification for sweeping action.
George TakeiGeorge Takei But when we came out of camp, that’s when I first realized that being in camp, that being Japanese-American, was something shameful.
George TakeiGeorge Takei Plays close, movies wrap and TV series eventually get cancelled, and we were cancelled in three season.
George TakeiGeorge Takei Unfriending me when I didn’t even know we were friends? It’s like breaking wind when you’re home alone. If I can’t smell you, knock yourself out.
George TakeiGeorge Takei I’m a preservationist, I believe in preserving history intact, but I also enjoy the technological advances which have been made.
George TakeiGeorge Takei Nothing is what it seems on the surface of Heroes.
George TakeiGeorge Takei My memories of camp – I was four years old to eight years old – they’re fond memories.
George TakeiGeorge Takei We need to take our passion and effect real change at the local, state, and federal levels, to help elect progressive leaders, and to stem the tide of division, fear and scapegoating.
George TakeiGeorge Takei Today we have the economic collapse that the whole planet is suffering, but there is hope, and that’s what’s going to keep us moving ahead.
George TakeiGeorge Takei Yes, I remember the barbed wire and the guard towers and the machine guns, but they became part of my normal landscape. What would be abnormal in normal times became my normality in camp.
George TakeiGeorge Takei I’ve run the marathon several times, so I definitely don’t look like the Great Ancestor!
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Roger FedererRoger Federer Sad to say I’m missing the Masters. Thanks to the fans for so many kind wishes.
Tiger WoodsTiger Woods I support Real Madrid. I’m a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Virat KohliVirat Kohli Most athletes get intimidated once they see how many fans are out there, but it almost calms me down in a way because I think of it as a fun way to show off what I’ve been working on.
Simone BilesSimone Biles I’ve had a fan who made a painting of my face with her fingers. I have put it up in my room. It was sweet and very different.
Virat KohliVirat Kohli I’m thankful to my family, friends, and fans for all of their support.
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