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.
BAI LINGEvery woman should shave her head once in her life, to experience what it feels like.
More Bai Ling Quotes
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I’m one of the best actresses. One day I will win an Oscar.
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You never know what’s going to happen. That’s why I like acting. It’s precious to me to be able to live more than one life.
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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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The definition of love is giving.
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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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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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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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Wong Kar-wai and Ang Lee are two Asian directors I’m really fond of.
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Because of the Chinese culture of obedience, you don’t ask questions… You follow and obey.
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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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Sex is the best high. It’s better than any drug. I want to die making love because it feels so good.
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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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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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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 also like to follow nature’s rhythm. In times or places, they have their own rhythm. So you cannot push it. So we must accept that as well. Wherever we’re born at this time, we just live it.
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