“I was in awe of my father. His generosity was beyond anything I ever could imagine. The reason I say he's like Don Corleone is he was always breaking off hundreds. I'd be like, 'Hey Dad, I'm going to McDonald's with my friends,' and he'd just whip out a hundred: 'Here, go, have fun.'”

Iranian-American comedian and actor

Maz Jobrani is an Iranian-American comedian and actor. He is best known for being part of the comedy group Axis of Evil, which appeared in a Comedy Central special, and for his work across film and television. He has appeared in Better Off Ted, Superior Donuts, and on radio, as well as in comedy clubs. His film roles include The Interpreter, Friday After Next, Dragonfly, and Jimmy Vestvood: Amerikan Hero. He also served on the advisory board of the National Iranian American Council.