Asta Philpot, 1982
Writers · January 1, 1982
Asta Philpot
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Asta Philpot is 44 years old, born January 1, 1982 · Capricorn.
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About
Asta Philpot is an American screenwriter born in Miami, Florida in 1982. He became the subject of the 2007 BBC One documentary For one night only, which followed him and two other men with physical disabilities on a trip to a Spanish legal brothel. Born with arthrogryposis, Philpot has been a vocal advocate for disabled people's right to sexual autonomy and relationships. His story later inspired the 2011 Belgian film Come as You Are. As a Capricorn, he channels intense conviction into challenging social taboos around disability and sexuality.
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Biography
Asta Anthony Philpot is an American screenwriter born in Miami, Florida in 1982. He is best known as the protagonist of the 2007 BBC One documentary For one night only, a landmark film that sparked debate about legalizing sex work in the UK as a means of supporting disabled people's sexual autonomy. Philpot was born with arthrogryposis, a condition that significantly restricts physical movement. After learning of a wheelchair-accessible legal brothel during a 2006 vacation in Spain, he visited and decided to organize a trip with other disabled men—one legally blind, another paralyzed from a motorcycle accident—to visit the same venue and pursue sexual experiences. The BBC documentary team, led by Producer/Director Jane Beckwith, filmed the journey, generating both acclaim and controversy around disability rights, sexual access, and the ethics of sex work. Philpot's advocacy and the documentary's impact extended to cinema: his story and views directly influenced the 2011 Belgian film Come as You Are (original title Hasta La Vista), written by Mariano Vanhoof and directed by Geoffrey Enthoven. As a screenwriter and public figure, Philpot represents a generation willing to challenge social conventions around disabled people's bodies and desires. His Capricorn birth sign aligns with his uncompromising, goal-oriented approach to dismantling stigma. Screenwriters typically develop narratives across multiple formats—documentary, feature film, television—and Philpot's work has shaped how disability, sexuality, and social justice intersect in contemporary media.
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Trivia
- After vacationing in Spain in 2006, Philpot discovered a wheelchair-accessible legal brothel and decided to organize a group trip for other disabled men seeking sexual experiences.
- The BBC documentary For one night only, which featured Philpot's story, sparked widespread UK debate about legalizing sex work as disability support.
- Philpot's advocacy contributed directly to the 2011 Belgian film Come as You Are, written by Mariano Vanhoof and directed by Geoffrey Enthoven.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Builder
22 is 4 amplified. Builders of large, structural things — institutions, festivals, multi-decade catalogs.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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Frequently asked
- How old is Asta Philpot?
- Asta Philpot is 44 years old (born January 1, 1982).
- When is Asta Philpot's birthday?
- Asta Philpot was born on January 1, 1982.
- What is Asta Philpot's zodiac sign?
- Asta Philpot is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1982.
- What is Asta Philpot's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Asta Philpot was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- What does Asta Philpot do?
- Asta Philpot is a writer.
- Is Asta Philpot still alive?
- Yes — Asta Philpot is alive and 44 years old.
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