("Deep Meaning")
- My dad emigrated from Taiwan.
Mom emigrated from the Philippines.
- Both of my parents are from Hungary.
- Durango, Mexico.
- The Philippines.
- Trinidad and Tobago.
- My mom immigrated to the United States
in the late '70's from Pakistan.
My dad came by himself to the US.
His entire family, to this day,
still lives in Denmark.
- My dad grew up in communist Hungary,
and he came to America for a better life.
- My parent's American dream
was that their daughters would grow up
to be amazing people.
- They really looked out for our generation,
these first gens,
because we have it so easy.
- I remember coming home,
and my parents would be working until
like three am, trying to figure out
how they can afford putting us through private school,
and giving us the best education.
Live a good life, a long and prosperous life,
was what my parents would say.
So. (laughs)
- I might define the American dream
slightly differently than some other people.
To me the American dream
is the rights to life, liberty, and property.
- The American dream I think is just
all about opportunity.
I think it's the chance.
- The American dream is definitely
something that's in your control
and something that's totally out of your control.
So it's all about just circumstance,
and hard work, and determination.
- And I think the ability to do what you want
is really a huge part of the American dream,
and so, in that sense, I think I am living
the American dream right now.
- For me, I feel like I'll achieve the American dream
once I can take care of my parents,
once I can buy them an expensive home.
My mom doesn't even drive,
but she wants a Lexus.
And once I can get her that,
I feel like I've done my job.
- The American dream doesn't just stop with them.
I think that I'm continuing it for them,
and then when I have kids,
that'll still continue
'cause you won't forget the original story.
You won't forget like where they came from.
("Deep Meaning")