"My family’s said to me from the beginning, ‘People are always going to tell you to pick what you want to be when you grow up. You take that and throw it out the window, that’s garbage. People are complicated and we love many things and we’re passionate about many things. You can be a human rights activist and also be doing these comedy plays in your community and that’s OK. All those things are a part of who you are and you can love them equally."
About Hannah Simone
Hannah Simone — Life and Legacy
Hannah Simone is a Canadian actress and advocate recognized for her impactful role as Cece Parekh in the hit television series 'New Girl.' Her work not only entertains but also challenges the norms of representation in media, making her a significant voice in the industry. Simone's approach to identity is deeply rooted in her own experiences as a woman of color in Hollywood. She often speaks about the necessity of authenticity, stating that embracing one's true self is essential for personal growth and connection with others. This perspective is evident in her quote, 'I think the most powerful thing you can do is be yourself.' This reflects her belief that self-acceptance can inspire others to do the same, fostering a more inclusive environment. By advocating for diverse narratives, Hannah Simone has contributed to a broader understanding of identity and representation, encouraging audiences to appreciate the richness of varied experiences. Her quotes resonate today as they highlight the ongoing struggle for authenticity and representation in a world that often pressures individuals to conform.
Quote collection
Hannah Simone quotes
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"My family never told me like you have to be one thing. What do you want to be when you grow up? They think it's the most ridiculous question. You can be many, many things."
"Curvy is just a polite way of saying fat."
"I move countries every three or four years. I was born in London, and we lived in Canada. Then we lived in Saudi Arabia until the Gulf War broke out, when we were forced to leave. Then we hop-scotched for a while from Holland back to Canada back to Saudi Arabia. Then there was D-day, so we had to get out again."
"When you're going through a breakup, you should just let yourself feel everything so you can get over it as opposed to pretending everything's okay and dragging it out."
"We all have our strengths and our failings."
"I had two different degrees: One in International Relations/Political Science and another degree in Radio and Television Production."
"When people tell really good stories in songs, I really like it."
"It's funny, I was talking to somebody who writes for a cop show, and he was saying how they aren't allowed to acknowledge Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, just because it has to be able to play forever."
"I lived on the Greek side of Cypress, and I think that's also where my interest in politics really started to come alive. It was the first time that I was told I couldn't go somewhere: My grandfather's house is on the Turkish side, but we were not allowed to go there."