My CIA godfather told me he'd never heard any American speak Japanese so well.

The most important seed I can sow in this life is my children, and the love and knowledge that I can bestow upon them and the help I can give them.

My philosophy is that the most important aspect of any religion should be human kindness. And to try to ease the suffering of others. To try to bring light and love into the lives of mankind.

I think people are frustrated in this society, where predators prey upon normal, law-abiding citizens, and you never see justice in the courtroom. In my films, the predators don't get away with it.

As a lifelong practitioner of martial arts, I'm trained to remain calm in the face of adversity and danger.

Try to find the path of least resistance and use it without harming others. Live with integrity and morality, not only with people but with all beings.

You can take away the money and the fame. I don't look at myself as any of those things.