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“In America, you have this kind of individualism and in the West, essentially, you have this individualism - this idea of my own personal fulfillment.”

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Aasif Mandvi

Aasif Mandvi is an accomplished Indian-American actor recognized for his diverse roles in film, television, and theater. Born on March 5, 1966, Mandvi has made a significant impact with his versatile performances. He is notably known for his role in 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin' and his tenure as a correspondent on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'. more

“There's this existential crisis in America and in the West of, like - who am I? - based on this searching for individual fulfillment, which you don't necessarily have in the East in the same way because you're kind of told what to do. I'm not saying one is better than the other, I'm just saying that's just, like, the reality.”

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Author:Aasif Mandvi

“It doesn't matter if the truth is right there out in front of your eyes. You will find a way, a mechanism, in order to keep your own system of denial. So as I always say it, denial is a river that runs in the - in Egypt. So we became very good in that.”

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Author:Bassem Youssef

“You do find a lot of your time in the West kind of searching for your place in the world - your voice, your identity, like, who am I? Like, what is my reason for being here, you know? And in that same way who am I to be partnered with, you know?”

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Author:Aasif Mandvi

“It is ironic that it doesn't matter how successful I am in any other capacity. Ultimately, my parents marker is do you have a wife? And do you have children?”

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Author:Aasif Mandvi