Many countries had a hand in raising me. I am the product of many contradicting philosophies and cultures... My entire universe is comprised of these foreign traditions. If any one of these experiences are to be ignored, I wouldn't be… — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
I know that there's this one Albanian myth that's always reflected on, and I think it reflects on the actual core culture. That myth is called The Besa. B-E-S-A. The Besa is a word that Albanians use to mean avow,… — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
My mother's only wish was to start a life in America because America was the cradle of every promise and opportunity. — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
We're renting the space that we call Earth, so we may as well just go for it. — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
If I cannot offer some relief to our world, if I cannot inspire our generation to join me, then I feel I am a… — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
I felt it's vague enough for the reader to pull their own story and their wisdom out of the poem, but for me, it's… — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
My children's books are written on the belief that every child has a talent and a passion. Each story unfolds into an adventure of… — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
My mom makes this amazing little snack that, to this day, I still think about. It's pita bread wrapped with melted butter, feta cheese,… — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
I feel my poetry has contributed through all these languages that I needed to learn leading up to English. — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
While some mothers sing lullabies to their children, my mother read me poetry. And to this day, I associate my strongest and most insistent… — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
I'm an actress, primarily. I love to write poetry. I've been writing poetry since I was 12 years old. — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
There's a condensed softness about the Albanian people, and I've witnessed examples of their hospitality. — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
Every one of us strives to be a better person; and if I am to contribute one thing of myself, it would be compassion. — Masiela Lusha Copy Share Image
