Giles Foden Quotes

I got exposed to so many different cultures and people.

We travel to learn; and I have never been in any country where they did not do something better than we do it, think some thoughts better than we think, catch some inspiration from heights above our own.

As an actor, you come in contact with so many different people and cultures. It makes you a more accepting person.

I grew up with all cultures in the world.

I thought I was benefiting the Indians as well as the government, by taking them all over the United States, and giving them a correct idea of the customs, life, etc., of the pale faces, so that when they returned to their people they could make known all they had seen.

We don't intend to always keep this necessarily African oriented. Originally I had hoped to have African American Indian of this area, and the Appalachian of this area, but at the same time, just as we have the Haitian room, we will always have room for another exhibit.

I have a multicultural background, so I tend to have an open mind about things, and I find other cultures interesting.

I know somebody in every culture.

I wanted to work with people from the world, with different minds and different visions.

Travel early and travel often. Live abroad, if you can. Understand cultures other than your own. As your understanding of other cultures increases, your understanding of yourself and your own culture will increase exponentially.

L.A.'s become so cosmopolitan in its casting and also in its world view.

The ability to mingle with so many countries and cultures is extremely valuable for men and women.

In a multicultural, diverse society there are countless ways in which people negotiate the everyday lived experience and reality of diversity.

I think diversity can also be a resource, an asset, especially in a world that is becoming globalized, to deal with difference, to deal with variety, to deal with complexity.

It [being an immigrant] gave me a huge advantage. Being an immigrant is the best of both worlds. You’re programmed two different ways. You’re bringing the best from your culture—and Hispanic culture has so many great things—and mixing it with the greatest country in the world. That gives us an advantage in comparison to somebody who was born in the U.S., went to school here, and the U.S. is all they’ve seen. We’ve seen the other side.

American audiences very rarely deal with material outside their borders.

I enjoy it; my experiences abroad have taught me the importance of an open mind and have given me a willingness to wander off the beaten path - not only to keep life interesting, but also to understand in a meaningful way that things do not look the same from every vantage point.

I like to learn things from other cultures. I'm curious. It's exciting to be in an unknown world, in a way.

From 'Fonejacker,' multiculturalism has been a big part of my repertoire.

I've seen a lot and experienced so many different cultures, and that's helped me a lot in my career and helped me mature as a person.

I can empathise with different cultural expressions and am open to things that seem strange at first sight.

I understand different cultures because I have travelled a lot.

Growing up biracial and speaking four languages - French, Chinese, Portuguese, and English - gave me a different lens. I was always very acutely aware of coming from a different perspective. I think that definitely contributed to what I chose to do with my life.

We must teach the next generation to not just learn languages, but whole cultures and belief systems. We will then make more of an effort to understand people and their different cultures.

It's a wonderful thing to see a segment of our population that is open and eager to learn more about Chinese culture. It has filtered into the mainstream. You see credit-card ads on TV with white couples and Chinese babies.