When I first came USA, I didn't feel this was my home. This was where I was studying, and then my home was now rejecting me.

I think one of my biggest lessons so far in life is that hard work really does pay off. It may not culminate in the way you expected it to, but I have found that when I really put my head down and apply myself, I often get a good result.

The worst beauty advice that I have ever taken has been from people who have told me that sunscreen isn't necessary. Not true!

The second time I was banned was when I directed a film called Xiu Xiu. I was banned for three years from China.

Science fiction is one of the smartest genres around because you have to have so much forethought.

You never want to be pigeonholed into something and have people think, "Oh, that's the guy we call for this particular thing."

I think there is a wonderful trend of strong female characters on television right now.