Quotes from Firoozeh Dumas

They have never heard of Lindsay Lohan. They are blessed.

My dad says you don't see tanks and guns on parade in America because democracy keeps the country together, not fear of the military.

And Iranians never forget. You can't say my Aunt Jila's name without someone saying, "You mean the one who burned her rice?" That happened before I was born and even I know about it.

Most fruits, if left alone on a tree, eventually do ripen, especially if they're not being yelled at.

In America, Christmas is the king of all holidays. To be left out of Christmas is the ultimate minority experience.