Demis Roussos Quotes

As a first generation Jewish American, I have witnessed firsthand Jewish immigrants who have come to this Nation in order to create a better life for themselves, their families, and future generations.

Some of my educated Filipino friends were aspiring poets, but their aspirations were all in the direction of the United States. They had no desire to learn from the bardic tradition that continued in the barrios. Their ideal would have been to write something that would get them to Iowa, where they would study creative writing.

Most people who came here came for economic reasons or sometimes for religious or political reasons. I didn't have any of this. I came here, I liked it, I stayed. So I'm a pure American - even more than people who are born here - because I did it by choice as an adult.

All these other nations seem to appreciate what I'm doing and they want me to play the furthest out things.

Worldwide is an overused word. But it's true that being known has given me new ideas and a chance to get to know new people who think in different ways. I want to hear myself referred to as Elie Saab, without labels or titles.

I remember, the first time I came to the United States in 1996, I didn't speak a word of English at the beginning. I am very thankful for this country and the opportunity music has given me... My three kids were born here in Miami; they speak Spanish at home, but English with all their friends.

We really want to be successful in America, we really want to try it. There are not so many German bands who get the chance to come to America to play.

A lot of these guys come to America and baseball was their ticket to give their family a better life... They're incredibly grateful for the opportunity to play this game.

Before the music and before the fame, I loved Apl for Allan Pineda, for being a brother that he is and for the inspiration - for him to actually come to the States from the Philippines and make something of his life. That's inspirational.

America was built by immigrants. Immigrants come here for work - to contribute and get to a better place. That's my story. It's a story of hope.

As a kid growing up in Sweden loving American music, I always dreamt of migrating here and working with brilliant artists like Donald Glover.

I am an immigrant from Mexico. I came to the United States looking for a landscape where I could explore ideas freely and to test my entrepreneurial spirit.

I'm the daughter of refugees. The immigrant mentality is to work hard, be brave, and never give up in your pursuit of achieving the American dream.

Ed Koch once said that New York City is where immigrants come to audition for America. That's what happened to my parents; that's what happened to me.

If my parents didn't come to Canada in the '70s, I probably wouldn't be living my dream to be a WWE superstar.

I want to bring Indian music to the mainstream.

My parents didn't get to have a dream. Their dream was to live in a country where their kids would have choice.

It's worth remembering that immigrants come to this country to work, they don't come to get handouts.

I appreciate America as the land of opportunity. It's the land where you can see your dreams come true if you work hard. My parents are American.

I consider myself an embodiment of the American dream: an all-American Indian.

I can understand my popularity with the Indian diaspora, but I do get surprised when non-Indians recognise my music.

For millions on the outside looking in, this is where they want to live - America.

I have sung in all languages, and so every people know me - Gujarati, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu.

Millions of people have come to the United States in pursuit of liberty and a better way of life. They contribute to this tremendous melting pot and embrace the opportunities which are presented for them and their families.

I come to America because if you're a rock 'n' roll musician you should come here every chance you get.