Asia Kate Dillon

What I learned through my research is that the word 'actor,' specifically in reference to those who performed in plays, came about in the late 1500s as a non-gendered word. It applied to all people, regardless of anatomical sex or gender identity. ”

Non-binary is a term used by some people, myself included, who feel that their gender identity falls outside the tradition boxes of man or woman. ”

I've always been comfortable being the first person at a party, metaphorically speaking - being the first person on the dance floor, saying, 'This is where it's happening, people, and if you don't think so, that's cool, but I think you're missing out.' That's my general philosophy, and it's served me pretty well. ”

I spent so many years not understanding my own gender identity and not having the language for it, and not having those conversations, that now I'm so eager to talk about it. Then I learn more about myself and other people. ”

I spent so many years not understanding my own gender identity, not having the language to talk about it, and not feeling safe in many environments to talk about it. ”

Laramie' is a way in to replacing any hate in your heart with understanding, compassion, and acceptance. ”

I can remember, actually, seeing the film 'Oliver!' and understanding so badly that I wanted to play that part, but that I would never be able to because I was a 'girl' and Oliver was a 'boy.' ”

I think we're at a really critical time in terms of art, and I think it's totally possible to have a project that is entertaining but also moving the cultural needle forward. I think it's one of the reasons I'm so grateful to work on 'Billions.' ”

I believe the arts are the best way to help people go on a journey of self-discovery toward their own compassion and empathy for humanity and themselves. ”

I moved to New York at 17 to go to school. At 24, I moved back to Ithaca, then moved back to New York at 28. ”