I like to quote things.
I go around the country, and I speak to colleges, conferences and thousands of people at a time, and I'm like, 'Great. Fine. Whatever.' Coming to speak to about 60 kids, I am scared to death.
You can’t has,' he whispered softly, 'not yours.
When you get a group of kids together, especially boys, the psychology of those kids requires that they find a weak kid or a sensitive kid or a soft kid.
Either you have a sense of humor about being a former child star, or you're in rehab. There's not a lot of gray area.
To understand a field, you look at its arts. Arts can be cautionary as well as inspiring.
I'm going to go talk to some people to see if you could be in the movie because you should be in the movie.
It's nearly impossible to enforce actual consequences in video games at the moment, but at a table, sitting face-to-face across a tabletop game, or even playing at a LAN party, sportsmanship matters.
I am a huge geek. And Star Trek was a haven for geeks.
I obviously pursued a career in the arts but always wondered if I had just been supported a little more in math, as opposed to it being 'a thing I had to learn,' how that would have changed things for me.
I was such a geek that if I could go back in time, I would kick my own ass.
I spent a lot of my childhood not fitting in, in a lot of different ways.
We always had fun when we were working on Next Generation, but when Majel was on the set, it was a party.
I want people to understand and embrace that the art that inspires our technological dreams is just as important as the tech it helps us create.
Fun fact: I hate dancing. It makes me feel self conscious, stupid, uncoordinated, and like a complete idiot. Because I don't particularly enjoy feeling that way, I probably dance once a year, to only one song, and only to make Anne happy when she wants to dance with her husband at whatever thing we've gone to where they have organized dancing.
Anonymity, in some cases a key civil liberty, also enables society's worst actors.
I'm not really a jerk but I have fun playing one.
I'm privileged to occasionally stand on a table, and people listen to what I say, and in those moments, it's important to me that I have something to say and that I honor it.
Discovery Channel betrayed trust during its biggest viewing week of the year. Discovery Channel isn't run by stupid people, and this was not some kind of a mistake. Someone made a deliberate choice to present a work of fiction that is more suited for the Syfy channel as a truthful and factual documentary. That is disgusting.
I've done a lot of geeky things in my life, but I think the geekiest of all was my first effort to build props and cosplay, when I was about twelve years-old.
I loved Galaxy Quest. I thought it was brilliant satire, not only of Trek, but of fandom in general. The only thing I wish they had done was cast me in it, and have me play a freaky fanboy who keeps screaming at the actor who played "the kid" about how awful it was that there was a kid on the spaceship. Alas.
One of the things that I'm very proud to stand up and yell about is that we need to end gatekeeping in our society. We need to stop people from saying, 'You need to pass the test if you're going to come in here and do this.'
When I saw Galaxy Quest, I remembered how much fun I used to have at conventions, and I missed it. I missed the interaction with the fans. I missed the chance to tell stories about my life on TNG... but mostly, I missed the sex. The hot, Klingon-forehead-wearing fansex.
Someone who I would describe as a 'geek' or 'nerd' is a person who loves something to its greatest extent and then looks for other people who love it the same way so they can celebrate loving it together.
Being a nerd is not about what you love; it's about the way you love it.
I was obsessed with 'Ghostbusters.'
Don't be a dick.
It probably wasn't until I was a freshman in high school and I met the people who became my gaming group that I finally found people who were weird like I was: that loved reading and playing games and not just watching a science fiction or fantasy movie but talking all about it.
Sometimes we know in our bones what we really need to do, but we're afraid to do it. Taking a chance and stepping beyond the safety of the world we've always known is the only way to grow, though and without risk there is no reward.
People who don't want to give a creator money are never going to give a creator money.
As an adult, getting paid thousands of dollars a week to say, “Aye, Sir. Course laid in” is a seriously sweet gig, but when I was a teenager, it sucked.
When I was a boy, I was called a nerd all the time - because I didn't like sports, I loved to read, I liked math and science, I thought school was really cool - and it hurt a lot. Because it's never OK when a person makes fun of you for something you didn't choose. You know, we don't choose to be nerds.
When I was a kid, I wanted to be as good an actor as Patrick, as cool as Frakes, and as funny as Brent. From time to time, one of them would say something to me that made me feel like I'd taken a step in that direction, and it always meant the world to me. I loved it when Brent would joke around with me, because it made me feel like I was the peer I so desperately wanted to be, instead of the clueless teenager I knew I was.
When you say a 'former child star,' you may as well say 'failed child star.'
Well, I’ve got three things working against me before I even
walk into the room:
1. I’m the last speaker of the day. The fans are tired and a little
burned out.
2. I’m following Michael Dorn and Marina Sirtis. They do conventions
together all the time, have a set routine that never
fails, and the fans adore them.
3. I was Wesley Crusher.
If the world were a bar, America would currently be the angry drunk waving around a loaded gun. Yeah, the other people in the bar may be afraid of him, but they sure as hell don't respect him.
Q is like a stupid Internet Troll; he makes some strawman accusation against Picard, Picard refutes his argument with logic and reason, and Q just changes the terms of the argument, all the while enjoying the attention he’s getting. But does anyone create alt.q.die.die.die? No, of course not. Life is so fucking unfair.
One of the things that drives me crazy is the belief in Hollywood that bittorrent exists solely for stealing things.
Next Generation was immensely popular at the time, and I was still riding high on the success of Stand by Me. They couldn’t understand why I was so intimidated by these actors – my face was splashed across the cover of every teen magazine in print. Why was I so intimidated? I was a 16 year-old geek, with a chance to meet The Big Three from Star Trek. You do the math.
I think the default position of humans is to be terrible, and we have to train it out of our children. That's just part of survival, right? Predator animals don't survive by being nice; humans are basically predator animals.
Be honest. Be kind. Be honorable. Work hard. And always be awesome.
Some ISPs are blocking all BitTorrent traffic, because BitTorrent can be used to share files in a piratical way. Hollywood lobbying groups are trying to pass laws which would force ISPs to block or degrade BitTorrent traffic, too. Personally, I think this is like closing down freeways because a bank robber could use them to get away.
Things every person should have: •A nemesis. •An evil twin. •A secret headquarters. •An escape hatch. •A partner in crime. •A secret identity.
When a person makes fun of you, when a person is cruel to you, it has nothing to do with you. It's not about what you said. It's not about what you did. It's not about what you love. It's about them feeling bad about themselves.
Keep playing games. Make time to play games with your friends and family, because it's surprisingly heartbreaking to wipe a thin layer of dust off a game you love, before you put it back on the shelf because the real world is calling you.
I'm basically a professional nerd, and I'm still not cool. I'm around people who are cool sometimes, and I know I'm not them. But that's OK; I don't care.
Don't let the fear of not pleasing someone stop you from being creative.
I'm guess I'm up to about 70% of normal, which is a real relief. My doctor gave me clearance to go out in public again, so I've been able to go to the store and help out a little bit around the house.
The goal isn’t to make something everyone will love; the goal is to get excited, and make a thing where something wasn’t before.
To be sure, anonymity online has it uses and is very important. Governments hoover up people's telephone and e-mail records without oversight, and companies track astonishingly granular personal information.
No matter what I do with my life, or how successful I am, I will always be a socially awkward penguin inside.
I'm very lucky in that I was inspired by science fiction while I was a little kid, and I was interested in science and technology and was encouraged to pursue those interests.
I have found that the key to being happy - well, one of the keys, anyway - is to be easily amused.
I love tabletop and video games, which should be open and inclusive to everyone.
I don’t know what the future of my career holds, but I know that whatever is over the horizon, the road I’ve traveled to get here is like those Interstates in Texas: everything can look the same, and it can feel like you’re not going anywhere, until you suddenly get where you’re going and realize that you’ve been traveling for a long time.
I would love to find myself in a position where I have to decide, 'Gosh, do I want to be on a series?'
Stay strong. Depression lies.
Paranormal reality shows are some of the best unintentional comedy in the history of recorded entertainment.
I met Shatner on the set of Star Trek V, and he was horrible to me. He was cruel, and dismissive, and treated me the way I understand he treats pretty much everyone who tells him how much they loved him as Captain Kirk.
I fell in love with Dungeons & Dragons, and the storytelling of it, and the weird dice, and the fact that it didn't use a traditional board. It felt like I was a part of something special and almost kind of like a secret club because a lot of people didn't know what it was and didn't understand it.
Found a dead body when I was 12, saved the Enterprise a few times, Ran the Axis of Anarchy, broke up Penny and Leonard. Currently running the non-lethal weapons lab at Global Dynamics.
I was lucky to have been a seven-year-old kid when I saw 'Star Wars.'
I'm so fed up with being told that I'm a bad person because I don't subscribe to the same exact narrow views Christians have.
Even when I was little and going on auditions, it was clear who was there because they wanted to be there, and who was there because their stage parents were making them be there. There was a major difference.
Sorry, Vern. I guess a more experienced shopper could have gotten more for your seven cents.
'Ghost Adventures,' 'Mountain Monsters,' weird alien UFO shows like 'Ancient Aliens.' The people who are self-appointed experts in these fields are really a series of national treasures.
My wife is the most awesome person in the universe. She's made this experience much less miserable for me, with her compassion, patience and understanding.
I really try my best to be the person I want other people to be.
If you enjoyed making a thing, and you’re proud of the thing you made, that’s enough. Not everyone is going to like it, and that’s okay.
To the best of my knowledge, a lot of people who play video games also play tabletop games and vice versa.
The Lord of the Rings trilogy restored the balance in the Force after the Star Wars prequels ruined everything that was awesome about being a nerd at the movies.
Even when I was little, people would always ask me if I wanted to be a movie star, and I would always say, 'No, I just want to be an actor.'
Sometimes, a person who likes your work and a person who don’t will show up within milliseconds of each other to let you know how they feel. One does not need to cancel out the other, positively or negatively; if you’re proud of the work, and you enjoyed the work, that is what’s important.
One of the things that I've never seen in tabletop gaming is this juvenile notion that the existence of a game that I don't like, or the existence of a gamer who's different than me, threatens my very existence and the very existence of my hobby.
I'm keenly aware of the Pride coming before the Fall . . . but I really do like what I've been able to do here.
This news would have ended any other presidency, and it won't even matter by the end of the week.
A short thread that shows us what we can predict for Shitler's impending political bankruptcy, based on how Shitler has handled his business bankruptcies.
Collins and Murkowski are setting up their constituents to take the blame when the senators break their pledge to oppose any SCOTUS nominee who does not support Roe. Flood their offices with calls and letters so they have to honor the pledge they made to support women's rights.
BREAKING NEWS: it is still too hot to move.
The Republican party is the party of child abuse. Every single person who is responsible for this, from Trump on down, should be tried for crimes against humanity.
In spite of a court order, over 700 children who were kidnapped by the United States government have still not been reunited with their parents, because Trump and the Republicans are the party of child abuse. This is sickening.
UPDATE: it is still too hot to move.
ADDITIONAL UPDATE: it's too hot to correctly type "it is" in a stupid tweet that is stupid.
When I go to follow someone I respect and admire, and I see that they are already following me for some reason.
Anne just tried on a dress she ordered, and discovered that not only does it look great, it also has pockets. I have never seen her this happy about anything, and it is awesome.
Anne and I got to see the premiere of Teen Titans Go to the Movies this weekend. It is the most entertaining and enjoyable DC heroes movie I have ever seen. It is fun and silly for kids, with sharp, brilliant satire for their parents. 5 out of 5, highly recommended.
Ikea should start including a page of Swedish curse words with those pictures they give you instead of instructions.
Me: *eats lunch*
Dog: Are you eating chicken? I like chicken.
Me: I thought you wanted to go outside.
Dog: What? I have never once asked to go outside, ever. Anyway, about your chicken...
Me: Nope.
Dog: *aggressively drools*
Me: Nope.
Dog: *sad puppy eyes*
Me: Go outside.
Dog: LET ME GO OUTSIDE.
Me: It's over 100 out. You don't want to be out there.
Dog: OPEN THE DOOR OPEN THE DOOR OPEN THE DOOR.
Me: You have a dog door.
Dog: *blank look*
Me: *sighs* *opens door*
Dog: UGH TOO HOT.
Me: I tried to tell you.
Dog: OPEN THE DOOR SO I CAN GO OUTSIDE.
Did you know I'm joining some of my castmates AND THOMAS FREAKING DOLBY for the Star Trek cruise next year? I did a brief interview about it, if you're into that sort of thing.
There is so much whataboutism in my mentions, rather than reply to them all, I'm just going to say: I need you to take your whataboutism, and shove it way way way way up inside your butthole. Just shove it right in there. Good job! Thank you so much!
The fact that the President of the United States made secret agreements with Putin, and refuses to tell the citizens of this country and other elected officials what they are, should end his presidency immediately. We are not Trump's subjects. This is not a monarchy.
Remember, if the Electoral College functioned as it was intended to by the people who created it (and not the modern day Republicans who have corrupted and exploited it to subvert the popular vote), none of this would be happening right now.
I just turned in the final draft of my novel, All We Ever Wanted Was Everything, to my editor. Final word count of the draft is 78504. I feel like I should be celebrating, but I know that there's still a ways to go before it's ready to be published.
Just want to make sure I'm not the only person in Los Angeles who isn't talking about the weird thunderstorm that just showed up, made a bunch of noise, and left without saying goodbye.
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