Asian Quote by Michelle Zauner

I think there's a misconception that all Asian-American experiences are the same. My experiences with my family and the way they wanted me to…

— Lana Condor

My parents kept the best aspects of the Asian culture, and they Americanized the family. My mother was a great example for me. She…

— Andrea Jung

There's a misconception that I can't relate to the quote-unquote 'Asian-American experience' because I didn't grow up with an Asian mom and dad. And…

— Lana Condor

I always feel like people misunderstand the difference between an Asian story and an Asian-American story. That's completely different, too. I have friends who…

— Arden Cho

Growing up, there were stereotypes being put onto me as an Asian person that I had no control over, and that made me extremely…

— Michelle Zauner

There was a stage when I was a little embarrassed about my Asian upbringing.

— Henry Golding

I grew up very American but also fully Asian.

— Lana Condor

My parents were unconventional for Asian parents.

— Justin Lin

As a child, I didn't even realize I was Chinese. I was Singaporean, but my identity was wrapped up in the culture I was…

— Kevin Kwan

Throughout most of my life, I've tried to downplay my Chinese heritage because I wanted so much to be an American. I was the…

— Tess Gerritsen

My family brought me up to be very assimilated and accepting of everyone. But I do get frustrated when I see other Asians who…

— Pearl Tan

To be honest, I know that a lot of Asian parents are secretly shocked and horrified by many aspects of Western parenting.

— Amy Chua