"You turn on the television, you go to……" — John Cho
"You turn on the television, you go to the movies, you don't see a lot of Asians. So you have to deal with that. But I want to emphasize on the other hand, it's tough being an artist, and it's tough being an actor. The odds are against you at every turn, and being Asian is one of many limitations that you have to deal with. I get frustrated with them, but I also try to look at it as my opportunity, you know? The way I deal with this particular Rubik's cube, maybe some good can come of it. I hope to leave the situation better than I found it. If that's on my tombstone, I'd be very happy."
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