Mako Quotes
Born: December 10, 1933
Mako is a luminous voice in the world of Creativity & Art, renowned for transforming raw inspiration into enduring wisdom. With a philosophy rooted in the belief that art is not a luxury but a vital language of the soul, Mako’s work explores the tension between discipline and spontaneity. Their quotes resonate deeply with creators because they validate the messy, courageous process of making something new—offering solace to the struggling artist and fuel to the visionary. Mako’s legacy is a reminder that true creativity is an act of rebellion against the ordinary, and their words continue to spark quiet revolutions in studios and minds worldwide.
Mako Quotes (5)
"I was a very happy child, so to speak. But, since we didn't have video games or television, and very little radio, in terms of a form of entertainment, I used to read a lot and I would draw a lot, and those two things used to occupy my time."
— Mako"I came to America to become an architect. And somewhere along the line while I was still in school, I was lured into theater, and that's how I became interested in theater. My first play was something called 'A Banquet for the Moon.' It was a weird play."
— Mako"No matter what happens, we couldn't let people say Asian-American actors can't act."
— Mako"I go into a young film director's office these days and he says, 'Hey man, I know who you are. I grew up watching 'McHale's Navy'. And I think, 'Oh boy, here we go again'."
— Mako"Of course we've been fighting against stereotypes from Day One at East West. That's the reason we formed: to combat that, and to show we are capable of more than just fulfilling the stereotypes - waiter, laundryman, gardener, martial artist, villain."
— Mako