Polynesian Heritage Quotes

I grew up in Honolulu.

I am a National Football League player of American Samoan heritage. Because of my status as a professional athlete, I have been blessed to play a role in educating players and fans about the culture and history of America's southernmost territory.

My father, Dennis Popham, was a very handsome, talented artist, and as my mother always reminds me, 'someone who had wonderful style.' He was half Samoan-German, half New Zealander, and their first date was to a Fleetwood Mac concert, which I love the thought of.

Hawaii is so complex; there are so many points of view, and there are so many experiences to see and to find.

You hold everybody that's Polynesian or Samoan on your shoulders. You want to do your best to represent that in the best way that you can.

There are many wonderful themes from 'Moana' that people discover, and I also hope they're inspired to go on their own journeys and to learn more about the Polynesian culture, because we're pretty great! I'm so proud of the people the filmmakers talked to - the Oceanic Trust.

I have a lot in common with Moana. I mean, we both grew up on islands. We both are deeply rooted in our culture.

My real name is Keneti James Fitzgerald, but K.J. stands for Keneti James, which is a Samoan name.