I was really interested in geishas' work, and wanted to meet real geishas.

I always think it's really hard if you are Asian or Chinese to be really in Hollywood. There are not so many really great characters for you.

A movie has its own fate, which often doesn’t depend on the performances of the director and actors.

I wanted to become a kindergarten teacher like my mother.

The atmosphere at my school was very competitive. Young girls were competing with each other every day for status, for leadership, for the affection of the teachers. I hated it.

I've discovered that I value simplicity above all in dressing. I don't like anything I wear to be too complicated or fussy.

I want, through my roles, to express the parts in the hearts of Chinese women that they feel unable to let out.