Asian Quote by Ruth Ozeki

I was never considered cool throughout my teens: a very important time to be accepted by someone, especially your peers. Yes, I had all…

— Donny Osmond

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

I obviously wasn't cool enough as a teenager.

— Helen Baxendale

I'm Asian-American, and I was the only Chinese girl growing up in a white school in San Diego. So I understood what it was…

— Tess Gerritsen

I grew up a skinny Asian kid who was often ignored or picked on. It stuck with me and branded my soul. As I…

— Andrew Yang

This was in the '70s and there was a lot of racism towards South Asians and there was a lot of hazing and bullying…

— Aasif Mandvi

Growing up, I didn't feel cool; I didn't fit into any crowd.

— Madonna Ciccone

I feel more Asian than anything.

— Henry Golding

I tried my hardest to be the opposite of a stereotypical Asian student.

— Jimmy O. Yang

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

— Henry Golding

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

Growing up as an Asian American in this society, there were a lot of times where you feel isolated or out of place as…

— Ming-Na Wen