Area Quote by Reem Acra

I was born in Lebanon and emigrated to the U.S. and went back. I'd been raised in a French school in Beirut. Lebanon is…

— Ziad Doueiri

When I arrived in Beirut from Europe, I felt the oppressive, damp heat, saw the unkempt palm trees and smelt the Arabic coffee, the…

— Robert Fisk

I don't relate to what is seen as 'Arab culture.' I relate to what I explore myself, what is around me.

— Yasmine Hamdan

Experiencing different cultures is one of the best things a human being can do. It puts your whole world into perspective.

— Stephanie Gilmore

I grew up in a very multi-cultural society.

— Ilkay Gundogan

“Many live where they must, not where they choose, yet still endeavor to form lifestyle enclaves to whatever degree they are able. Simlarly, people…

— Wendy Griswold

I don't think there is only one Arab culture or a pure Arabness. We are very multiple, especially our generation, which is very multilayered.

— Yasmine Hamdan

I grew up surrounded by all types of cultures - French, Indian, Arabic - a melting pot of cultures, sounds, foods, people, and religions.…

— DJ Snake

I have a multicultural background, so I tend to have an open mind about things, and I find other cultures interesting.

— Viggo Mortensen

I come from a multicultural family.

— Sarah Jones

I have no problems with a multicultural society; I think that is to the benefit of the country. But you have to be careful…

— Andrew Flintoff

I have been obsessed with the local cultures during my previous trips to the likes of Korea Republic, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Chinese Hong…

— Nicolas Anelka