Whit Stillman

I'm the ayatollah of the Jane Austen fan base! I want to lead the fan base, not be attacked and devoured by the fan base.

American Director

Used with respect in Islamic contexts, especially Shia communities.

Religious Respect

Indicates someone with considerable authority within Islamic law and lifestyle.

High Authority

Ayatollahs can wield significant political power in Iran.

Political Influence

Used humorously to describe someone pretending to be an all-knowing expert.

Sarcastic Expert

Should be used carefully to prevent offending someone who might take it seriously.

Cautiously Sarcastic

Usually used in informal, light-hearted situations among friends.

In Jocular Context

 because they have no sense of humor okay here's another commonality you know people always ask me what is our current president have in common with former Ayatollah Khomeini I get this question all the time and I tell them they both hated the press right hey to the press we're all

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 Ayatollah Khomeini is still alive, and much like Ahmadinejad today, he's using the worst rhetoric against Israel. Yet, Rabin referred to Iran as a geostrategic friend. Today, when we hear the threats of war and the high rhetoric, we're oftentimes led to believe

Trita Parsi: Iran and...

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