Being a sci-fi geek, it was just lovely to be on a show where I pretend I'm in outer space. That's always been my dream: to pretend to be out in space or actually be out in space.
Ming-Na WenI've always dreamed that George Lucas would call me one day and ask me to be in one of the 'Star Wars' films.
Ming-Na WenI'm like Madonna: I'm Ming-Na. Just my first and middle name. That's it. Pure and simple.
Ming-Na WenThere's just so much love that goes into home cooking, and I think it will really help the American family overall. I'm hoping to maybe get a cookbook out one day because I've got some great family recipes.
Ming-Na WenI hope Hong Kong and Asia wants to hire American Asian actresses as much as Hollywood has been hiring Chinese actors from Asia.
Ming-Na WenI love that synergy between being entertainers and having people respond. Thereโs no greater reward.
Ming-Na WenI love doing TV. It's so great for my world as a mom, as someone who likes to have a steady job and go to work feeling secure because I'm with a family.
Ming-Na WenPeople who have had family members killed are able to forgive the murderer because that's the only way they can move on.
Ming-Na WenMom takes all the credit for my success. Now Mom says, 'I read your face when you were a baby, and it said you were going to be a star. That's why I named you Ming - because it's all about the sun and the stars and enlightenment.'
Ming-Na WenBoth my parents are chefs I grew up in a restaurant and was always surrounded by cooks. I love food.
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