The L.A. weather is a lot like Taiwan's, where you don't observe four seasons, so the years can pass and you don't feel a thing.

I like to go back to Chinese film-making from time to time. I don't think I can make Chinese films back to back; it's such a big effort. I'd have to take a very long break.

I'm aware of what's missing from my life.

I have two sons in America, and all they care about in Chinese culture is Jackie Chan and Jet Li.

The L.A. weather is a lot like Taiwan's, where you don't observe four seasons, so the years can pass and you don't feel a thing.

When there is a strong woman character in a story - that always grabs me

My hometown was one of the major U.S. Air Force bases.