My parents come from that immigrant culture that places a lot of emphasis on doing well scholastically. Being a comedian or an actor is such an American thing. The Iranian culture is not about dreaming. It's about taking over your father's business, falling into line.
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"My parents come from that immigrant culture that places a lot of emphasis on doing well scholastically. Being a comedian or an actor is such an American thing. The Iranian culture is not about dreaming. It's about taking over your father's business, falling into line." — Maz Jobrani #familyparenting
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My parents come from that immigrant culture that places a lot of emphasis on doing well scholastically. Being a comedian or an actor is such an American thing. The Iranian culture is not about dreaming. It's about taking over your father's business, falling into line. — Maz Jobrani
About Maz Jobrani
Maz Jobrani was a Comedian from Iran (1972–present).
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This quote is attributed to Maz Jobrani, a Comedian from Iran.
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Maz Jobrani lived from 1972 – present.
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