Here is a list of quotes from people who say that I am very unique and freethinking for an Asian. I plan to print it out and use it to promote my website, and to show people I meet who might falsely stereotype me as a typical Asian, to surprise and shock them them. The list includes quotes from Ladislav, Larry Elterman, Steve Hoca, and others.
http://www.happierabroad.com/Quotes-Abo ... ton-Wu.htm
Quotes about Winston Wu being the "Most Unique and Freethinking Asian"
This is a taboo and politically incorrect thing to say, but true. Most Asians are conformists with no independent free thought. Generally, they do not think outside the box and assume that “authority = truth�. Therefore, any Asian who is the opposite of all that would be very unique or rare. Winston Wu is definitely such an exception, as these quotes about him from third party sources attest to, making him one-of-a-kind.
"You're probably the most atypical Asian male I've ever met." - Peter, an old Scottish traveler Winston met in Estonia who's been to nearly 100 countries
“I would say that yes, I have not seen even one Asian person like yourself. There are rebellious types and these are often women, and they rebel by joining the American mainstream. Same with Asian guys who start acting “American�. But for an Asian to rebel not only against Asia but against America because it is TOO repressed for your taste, that is really taking the cake. To most Asians America is synonymous with a loud free place where you can shed your inhibitions.� – Ladislav, Chief Advisor of HappierAbroad.com and Author of Expatriate Insights, who speaks 10 languages and been to 30 countries, residing long-term in 9 of them
“As far as you being a banana - a white man trapped in an Asian body - I would like to qualify that you are not an American white man inside an Asian body but a European Existentialist - a Frenchman, Italian or Spaniard trapped in an Asian body. You are certainly not a modern Anglo-Saxon trapped in it.� - Ladislav
“Despite all the flak you get you are certainly an interesting character and probably the most famous (or infamous) self-made asian on the internet� – Rob, USA
"Most Asians don't think for themselves. They simply follow the pack. You are one of the exceptions."
- Jean, Colorado
“Winston, you are a White man trapped in an Asian man's body. All the characteristics I associate with Asian men seem to be the opposite of you. You do not do what society tells you to do. You do not work hard just for the sake of working hard. You find White women attractive.� – Jean, Colorado
“I enjoy your writing and you are one of the most inspiring dudes around. Main thing is you don't give a shit what other people (especially white) say about you - highly unusual, unfortunately, for any race of people, Chinese especially. So your stuff is absolutely awesome.� – John, USA
“What I also love about this ebook is Winston's philosophical view of the world. I have never in my life seen an Asian guy with such a brilliant, philosophical mind. There have been times when I thought I was crazy thinking the way I was thinking, especially as it pertains to America and its awful, non-inclusive culture. However, after reading Winston's words, I totally feel relieved and vindicated, knowing full and well it's society that is crazy, not me!� – Steve Hoca, Amazon.com Review of Happier Abroad Ebook
“I've met a few Asians that are open minded, but you're probably the most, so I can see why you feel that way...� – Jason Valenti of SasquatchResearch.net
�It’s true I have not met any Asians as freethinking as you, but I assume they exist somewhere.� – Larry Elterman, Expat Author of A Man’s Guide to Life and Love in the Philippines
“Hey, you know, you’re pretty cool. You’re not like other Asians who are serious and strict. You’re very open minded and laid back. Let’s exchange phone numbers.� – A punk guy Winston met at the bayside near his home in Bellingham, WA, in 1999.
See also:
More Quotes about Winston Wu:
http://www.happierabroad.com/ebook/Quotes.htm
Summary of Winston Wu’s unique accomplishments/attributes:
http://www.happierabroad.com/Winston-Wu ... hments.htm
Comparison Chart of Wu’s traits vs. typical East Asians:
http://www.happierabroad.com/Winston_vs_Asians.pdf
Quotes from fans who call Wu a “Hero, Inspiration, Legend�:
http://www.happierabroad.com/Winston-Wu-Hero-Legend.htm