I think sometimes I’m more fond of doing the research for the character because you learn so much. Sometimes shooting is really difficult because you wake up early and you’re always hurrying. And sometimes I don’t know what I’m doing. I’m here and there.
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More Bai Ling Quotes
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Acting to me is real life – I don’t act.
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I went to South Africa on safari and came eye to eye with a beautiful leopard. We were so close; I was staring at him for a long time and I felt a recognition with my own nature.
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Yeah, well my name is Bai Ling. That means white spirit, and I really feel like sometimes I’m not existing.
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Because of the Chinese culture of obedience, you don’t ask questions… You follow and obey.
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Storms and darkness scared me, but somehow it encouraged me to learn about nature and I think nothing’s dark, dark is beautiful too.
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Every woman should shave her head once in her life, to experience what it feels like.
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I hate shopping. I don’t go shopping. If I do, I run in and out.
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I was in Asia and people asked me about being considered sex symbol. I don’t know if that’s good or not, because where I come from, sex isn’t something you’re allowed to talk about.
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And also, I know I have this responsibility or mission to show people, to encourage them to live their dream, too.
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When you’re challenged, you’re totally alive and totally dealing with reality, particularly if it could be dangerous. And that excites me!
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I think I’m open to adventures and surprises. As a performer, I’m really just naturally talented. And those roles may not look as good on paper, but I know how to create them on screen. I like to have fun and interpret my roles in my own way.
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The partner that you have is supposed to make you a better person, and when you’re happy, you’re a better person.
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I think we all have our own mission, duty, fate in life so for me somehow I think I am always walking on the edge of life and take risks.
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Wong Kar-wai and Ang Lee are two Asian directors I’m really fond of.
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When you don’t get what you want, it just makes you accept real life.
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