I indulged the wild child inside of me – the one that’s not aware of danger or fear – for the purity of existence for that character in that film. Of course, behind me they’re saying, ‘She’s crazy!’
BAI LINGWong Kar-wai and Ang Lee are two Asian directors I’m really fond of.
More Bai Ling Quotes
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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’m a romantic, and I like guys to bring flowers and buy some gifts – not expensive things, just romantic things.
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I think I’m like a free spirit.
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You have to be proud of who you are.
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I hate shopping. I don’t go shopping. If I do, I run in and out.
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Because of the Chinese culture of obedience, you don’t ask questions… You follow and obey.
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You have to accept the storms and the rainy days and the things in life that you sometimes don’t want to face.
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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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Every woman should shave her head once in her life, to experience what it feels like.
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I’m not superstitious.
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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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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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I had heard about how people struggle and how hard it is to get into acting. But I did not care because it’s something I love.
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I have a blog in Chinese, which you can follow, Chinese signs. But I don’t even update at all, often I don’t.
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Basically, I have a gift as an actress, and I want to present the sophisticated side of me as an actress and a person.
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