Nora Lum (Awkwafina) Quotes

My mom passed away when I was 4 years old, and she came from a very conservative Korean background. I feel like my life would've been incredibly different had she still been alive.

Nora Lum

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• My mom passed away when I was 4 years old, and she came from a very conservative Korean background. I feel like my life would've been incredibly different had she still been alive.

  

  Nora Lum
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  • Mom
  • Alive