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The speaker is saying that even though he knows people from Asian backgrounds, he feels he is especially disconnected from his own cultural roots. The quote presents this as a personal shortcoming rather than a criticism of others.
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Originally said in English.
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About Romesh Ranganathan
British comedian, actor, and presenter
Romesh Ranganathan is a British comedian, actor, and presenter. Known for his deadpan, often self-deprecating style, he has built a career in stand-up and television. His comedy often returns to questions of identity, especially his own description of himself as a British “coconut”, a label he connects to being raised by his mother, Shanthi Ranganathan. That perspective gives much of his work its personal edge, with material shaped by family, culture, and the awkwardness of everyday life.
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