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Quote by Burhan Ghalioun

“The best assurance the role of minorities can be given is that they will not be viewed as minorities but as citizens.”

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Burhan Ghalioun, born on February 11, 1945, is a prominent political figure in the Middle East, particularly influential within the Syrian opposition. He served as the President of the Syrian National Council and played a significant role in the Syrian revolution. more

“My philosophy is that if you're playing a moment truthfully, that it's a funny moment, then hopefully it will be funny. I like to just go for a truth in the work as much as I can. There's a lack of ego when you're working with comedy that I really love. It's hard to come up with something funny. It's become a fun game in a way. Everyone is going for the gold, for that humor.”

Philosophy Moments Fun Comedy Ego Gold Hopefully

Author:Peter Vack

“I have done much more dramatic work than comedic work, but I think comedy is harder than drama in a way. I think it's one of those things that's constantly discussed - people who do comedy think it's harder, people who do drama think it's harder. Usually drama is the one that gets this highbrow respect.”

People Thinking Done Comedy Drama Dramatic Comedic

Author:Peter Vack

“Syria is the center of the Arab Orient. It cannot live outside its relationship with the Arabian Peninsula, the Gulf countries, Egypt and others. We need economic and investment support from our fellow Arabs the future. Our future is truly tied to the Arab world and the Gulf in particular.”

World Country Support Economic Investment Our Future Syria Arabian

Author:Burhan Ghalioun

“When I step back from any moment of crisis that I've ever had, I'm always struck by how humor and tragedy can kind of live in the same moment, holding hands together. How life can go from the ridiculous to the sublime to the tragic all in one breath.”

Kind Moments Together Tragedy Crisis Ridiculous Tragic Sublime Holding Hands

Author:Peter Vack