Developed Quote by Troy Polamalu

Respect being a SAMOAN

— Samoan Pride

I am a National Football League player of American Samoan heritage. Because of my status as a professional athlete, I have been blessed to…

— Troy Polamalu

I've been known to have a good step or two. I'm half Samoan, you know, and part of our culture is singing and dancing…

— Dwayne Johnson

The people of Samoa have a gentle way, and they have the humility that comes with managing to get by on the very basics…

— Monica Galetti

I am from Hawaii. But I am not Hawaiian. I am full Samoan.

— Tua Tagovailoa

My father's a keen sportsman, and so is my mother. My mother's brothers all played international rugby for Samoa. That's where I got my…

— Filo Tiatia

You hold everybody that's Polynesian or Samoan on your shoulders. You want to do your best to represent that in the best way that…

— Marcus Mariota

I'm a gentleman, if nothing else. It's taken me years to become one, but finally I have a sense of propriety.

— Eric Stoltz

SAMOAN BOYS ARE LIKE COCONUTS ! HARD ON THE OUTSIDE, SWEET AND SOFT ON THE INSIDE :)

— Nevaeyah

It's a cool thing to see Polynesians - there's not too many of us, period - but especially doing well in American sports. It's…

— Tony Finau

Women play such an important role in Hawaii and in my life growing up.

— Evan Mock

I'm from Samoan heritage, and with the rugby in our blood and everything, I always felt I've been tough, and that my tolerance for…

— Tony Finau