There's this belief sometimes from people who haven't lived the trans experience that's just like, 'You should tell everyone. You owe it to them.' But the truth is, you don't know how people are going to respond. And many people… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
People who are trans don't owe you their entire history right out the gate, just like you wouldn't walk up to someone and tell them your medical history. You build trust. — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
I've been acting since I was a child doing church plays and stuff like that. — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
I bought a lot of home fitness equipment for my trailer as I was working on '9-1-1: Lone Star.' — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
People assume that trans people will only be accepted as trans characters, or that there aren't enough trans writers, or that there aren't any… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
If people want to see more representation of trans people you just have to look around, because with the explosion of digital creation, lots… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
When I got to high school and college, I was more involved in athletics then I was in acting. At that time, I was… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
Orange Is the New Black' was a game changer for me; Laverne Cox's Sophia Burset was the first trans series regular character I'd seen.… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
I deeply appreciate the CSA and its initiatives to build equity in the industry by giving a platform to marginalized artists and listening to… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
There's this belief sometimes from people who haven't lived the trans experience that's just like, 'You should tell everyone. You owe it to them.'… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
People who are trans don't owe you their entire history right out the gate, just like you wouldn't walk up to someone and tell… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
That's something I really like about 'Lone Star,' is that they allow my character to just be who he is, while also at other… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
Not too long after 'OITB' debuted, I was at NewFest and I saw 'Black Is Blue,' a short film by Cheryl Dunye about a… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
As I reflect on my own journey, I knew it was important for me to be visible so other people wouldn't have to struggle… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
I've had a sense of self-determination and strength that have carried me through. Hopefully I can bring that into my work and guide other… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
What's really important is people I care I about. My wife and my family and being together, and finding what works for us. There's… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
I wanted to play characters that were going to make me better and really challenge me to raise my skill level up or that… — Brian Michael Smith Copy Share Image
