I often feel like I have this spirit living inside of me, always dressing in like short mini skirts... but then I start to discover myself. So there are eight spirits, mischievous ones, sad ones, handsome ones, wise ones, and crazy ones.

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 think I'm open to adventures and surprises. As a performer, I'm really just naturally talented. And those roles may not look as good on paper, but I know how to create them on screen. I like to have fun and interpret my roles in my own way.

You have to accept the storms and the rainy days and the things in life that you sometimes don't want to face.

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

Johnny Depp is one of my favorite actors because he takes chances.

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