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The day I won an Emmy was also the day my father passed away. I received a call from my sister on the way to the ceremony and had to turn my car around and catch the first flight back to Karachi.
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"The day I won an Emmy was also the day my father passed away. I received a call from my sister on the way to the ceremony and had to turn my car around and catch the first flight back to Karachi."
— Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

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The day I won an Emmy was also the day my father passed away. I received a call from my sister on the way to the ceremony and had to turn my car around and catch the first flight back to Karachi. — Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

About Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy was a Journalist from Pakistan (1978–present).

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Who said "The day I won an Emmy was also the day my father passed away. I received a call…"?
This quote is attributed to Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, a Journalist from Pakistan.
When did Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy live?
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy lived from 1978 – present.