Adult life Quote by Emily Haines
“I have an identity crisis which is not resolved because I'm a dual citizen. My whole family is American, and I was born in India but I was raised in Canada. But all my extended family is American, I've held an American passport and I've spent my whole adult life in between New York and LA. So I feel like an American... and I also feel like a Canadian! I wish more people were dual citizens and then I wouldn't feel like such a freak.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2015
Dual citizenship creates identity tension but also enriches perspective.
In simple terms: Being from two cultures can feel odd.
Key Takeaway
Celebrate hybrid identity.
Themes
identity
culture
belonging
Mood
reflective
conflicted
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- travel
- immigration
- community building
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
Diaspora studies
psychology of self
Questions to Reflect On
- How does duality shape your creativity?
- What benefits arise from multiple cultural ties?
A Different Perspective
May feel divided or alienated.
![“I want my fellow citizens to wise up and stop falling for [war]. I try with my limited access, I'm not getting into Kabul with a camera, they're not letting me get into Benghazi with a camera. I do what I can with my flimsy American passport and a visa. The photos are a bit more heavy from…” quote by Henry Rollins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/21b/henry-rollins-170_access_i-want-my-fellow-citizens-to-wise-up-and_2038822.jpg)
