Well I think always, when you remake films, I always think the first one is most original, authentic.

Wong Kar-wai and Ang Lee are two Asian directors I'm really fond of.

Yeah, well my name is Bai Ling. That means white spirit, and I really feel like sometimes I'm not existing.

English is my second language, but in Hong Kong, they don't know that I'm from China. They think I'm from Hollywood because all the films they see are from here. China and Hong Kong are very different places, but they're starting to merge. Still the culture is very different.

I’m a romantic, and I like guys to bring flowers and buy some gifts - not expensive things, just romantic things.

When you're challenged, you're totally alive and totally dealing with reality, particularly if it could be dangerous. And that excites me!

Sex is the best high. It's better than any drug. I want to die making love because it feels so good.