Only when I came to America did I think of myself as British.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that Naveen Andrews, who is a British actor, didn't think of himself as British until he came to live in America. It's like when you're at home, you don't really think about your nationality, but when you're in a different country, it makes you realize more about your cultural background and identity.
About Naveen Andrews
Naveen Andrews is a British and American actor best known for his role as Sayid Jarrah in the TV series Lost, for which he received award nominations. He has also appeared in various films and recently portrayed Ramesh Balwani in the Hulu miniseries The Dropout.
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