Under the big political umbrella, a man is just like a leaf in the ocean, with no control of his destiny and does not have any choice.

Now a movie with 30 million returns would be something very incredible and the producer can only get 10 to 15 million. This is only 100 thousands US dollars. This is not enough!

Piracy has destroyed the domestic market.

The so-called commercialism includes elements like story, plots, rhythms and large big scenes.

HERO is a combination of my personal feeling and the commercialism.

People in misery is what most important in art.

To do art, one thing should always remember - subjects of people in misery have deep meanings.

People have become shallower. They view spending, entertaining, seeking leisure and enjoying as the main objectives of their life.

Wuxia is a fantasy world exists in everyone's mind.

I must stick with Chinese language films.

This is my first wuxia movie and I must consider this before trying to make something with my own.

There is nothing more liberating than having your worst fear realized.

History in its broadest aspect is a record of man's migrations from one environment to another.

A man should be taller older heavier uglier and hoarser than his wife.

If you get simple beauty and naught else, you get about the best thing God invents.

If you make a good first film and audiences respond, than hopefully you'll have the opportunity to do a sequel.

When somebody says that all statements are false, the obvious problem is that as an assertion it's self-defeating.

If there's one value that is immutable, it's integrity or respect, for others and for yourself.

I think I'm a soulful singer.

Ten bajillion product ads notwithstanding, your looks are another thing that's basically genetic.

The others were only my wives. But you, my dear, will be my widow.