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“After many years of training myself, strong emotions are now a trigger for me to look at something. I think that all emotions are triggers for us to grow in our level of consciousness.”

Quote by LeVar Burton

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LeVar Burton
LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton, born on February 16, 1957, is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Geordi La Forge in the television series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'. Burton has achieved numerous accolades in his acting career, including Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. more

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