My grandfather always told me, 'You know you're American first, but you're a Greek-American, which makes you a better American.' It sounds sort of old-world and very sweet, but what he meant was that you should embrace those things that are most special and different about you.
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"My grandfather always told me, 'You know you're American first, but you're a Greek-American, which makes you a better American.' It sounds sort of old-world and very sweet, but what he meant was that you should embrace those things that are most special and different about you." — Melina Kanakaredes
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My grandfather always told me, 'You know you're American first, but you're a Greek-American, which makes you a better American.' It sounds sort of old-world and very sweet, but what he meant was that you should embrace those things that are most special and different about you. — Melina Kanakaredes
About Melina Kanakaredes
Melina Kanakaredes was a Actress from United States (1967–2002).
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This quote is attributed to Melina Kanakaredes, a Actress from United States.
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Melina Kanakaredes lived from 1967 – 2002.