Azita Ghanizada Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“In Afghan culture, you don't date - you marry. Even talking to boys before marriage brings great shame to your family.”

“TV and film has defined my entire life.”

“Whenever my mom goes to Afghanistan, I'm just like, 'Bring me jewelry.'”

“I didn't want kabobs, Afghan music, and rules that required girls to be carefully monitored. I wanted mac and cheese, country music, and independence.”

“In 1979, when I was toddler, the Russians invaded Afghanistan, and my whole family fled to Vienna, Virginia. Far from home, my parents were determined to raise my two sisters and me according to Afghan traditions.”

“My dad was in a Beatles cover band. My mom wore Candies and belly buttons. The people in our family were very glamorous. They wore pearls like Jackie O.”