For years, I looked to Bruce Lee as a mentor as being a Chinese and Asian man living in this country.

Better to be called something positive and inspirational than something negative.

Martial art is a form of expression, an expression from your inner self to your hands and legs.

My action follows my characters. If a character is a cop, you cannot be posing all the time, you cannot fly off the roof because it doesn't make any sense - it's not practical.

I got nominated for my second film as best young director in the Aikido Film Festival in Japan.

I've always been in a rebel.

There are two types of Chinese growing up in America. One is the kind that does really well in school, with thick, thick glasses. And the other is involved with the gangs.

The main reason I like UFC is not just the martial arts aspect, but it's about one person against the other person. It's about being able to test yourself with the truth.

I'm a very emotional guy.

Bruce is the man. He was definitely ahead of his time.

I always tell younger filmmakers, it's not just about the acting or the art itself. It's about how big of an audience watches your film.

This world is too comfort to be changed.This world is too corrupt to be conserved.

We become what we want to be by consistently being what we want to become each day.

I have written a raucous valentine to a poet's dream and agony.

My problem with L. A. was that I could see the air I was breathing, I don't particularly like crowds, and I was much better at snowboarding than I was at surfing.

God, help me remember that when I admit and accept the truth, I'll be given the power and guidance to change.

There are only two kinds of parents. Those who think their offspring can do nothing wrong, and those who think they can do nothing right.

Having photographs around the house is fine - if they're royal and on the grand piano.

But sometimes it is necessary to do that which is too much.

The aim should be to work on the method of management.

What is Valentines? Is it a restaurant name?