The objective is not just to save the crew or just to get the ship up, but the superobjective is to get back home to the family and protect the family.

You know, I did start a Twitter account, but that's the only thing I do. I feel torn because I don't want to promo myself and force that down people's throats, but on the other hand, that's a component. There's some real interest in, "Hey, what are you doing next?"

Asian American men, Asian men have been basically eunuchs in American cinema and television.

You know, I always root for the older athlete. I root for the second album. I root for solo careers after the rock star breaks the band apart.

Sometimes just being an immigrant, I read things the wrong way, and that can be funny. Or I'll put the emphasis on the wrong word, and that can be funny. I have an affinity for comedy because I like to watch them. It's an honor to make comedies because I love being able to pop something into the DVD player and laugh. I love doing it.

You don't really see Asian men together very often. It's very rare in life.

Conversely, the most powerful thing an actor can say is "no." If something is presented and it's a stereotypical role or something, you can say no to that, and that's very powerful.