I don't care if you love me or not. I'll love you anyway.

There's nothing in Chinese culture that is an equivalent of the geisha. It's so different, so special to Japan.

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.

I enjoy being an actress a lot, because I can feel different women's lives. I have the chance to feel like a geisha one day, and on another day maybe a scientist. That's the interesting part for me. My profession has helped me to grow up.

For myself I don't like the geisha look. It's like a mask.

Whatever you see - any good results - are all from the pressure.