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.
BAI LINGI 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.
More Bai Ling Quotes
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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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Every woman should shave her head once in her life, to experience what it feels like.
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Well I think always, when you remake films, I always think the first one is most original, authentic.
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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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English is my second language, but in Hong Kong, they don’t know that I’m from China. They think I’m from Hollywood because all the films they see are from here. China and Hong Kong are very different places, but they’re starting to merge. Still the culture is very different.
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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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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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The definition of love is giving.
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Johnny Depp is one of my favorite actors because he takes chances.
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Boundaries, and countries, if we don’t have that we are all brothers and sisters, we can all have love and joy and compassion for each other: the world would be much more beautiful.
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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!’
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Because of the Chinese culture of obedience, you don’t ask questions… You follow and obey.
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I’m a person that doesn’t have that many goals or plans. I feel like I’m the wind and I blow through life; it’s whatever comes to me. I very much respect nature. Whatever happens to me, I’m happy and I embrace it.
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I guess I feel like it’s a gift to meet those talented artists like George Lucas and Oliver Stone, Spike Lee and Richard Kelly. Even if it’s a small role, it’s a gift to be working that closely with them.
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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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