Name: Never Say Die Conversation and Book Signing with Ke Huy Quan
Start: 2026-10-03T16:00:00-07:00
Location: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Actor Ke Huy Quan discusses his new memoir, sharing his journey from Vietnamese refugee to 1980s child star, culminating in a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022).
Amy Homma, director and president of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and Academy Collection, moderates.
Each ticket includes a copy of Never Say Die, signed by Quan during the event.
You must purchase a book-signing ticket to participate in the meet-and-greet and conversation. Please do not bring other items to sign.
Schedule
4–5pm | Conversation
5–6:30pm | Book signing
Location
Academy Museum Tea Room (L5)
Ticket type
Does not include a ticket to museum galleries.

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