I was supposed to go to Northwestern and become a dental hygienist, get married, have babies. My father was very against me being in show business. Usually in Chinese culture, education is the most highly valued. — Lauren Tom Copy Share Image
What I've realized is that, especially in Los Angeles, a lot of people are on some kind of path, even if they're not completely… — Lauren Tom Copy Share Image
I've been to 25 psychics so far. I've even gone to see a woman called 'the mother' who just hugs you. — Lauren Tom Copy Share Image
I was supposed to go to Northwestern and become a dental hygienist, get married, have babies. My father was very against me being in… — Lauren Tom Copy Share Image
From the time I was little, I always felt like an outsider. I always felt nervous and uncomfortable with myself. — Lauren Tom Copy Share Image
I do think it's getting better, but I have noticed that Asians are not well represented in awards shows, and not a ton of… — Lauren Tom Copy Share Image
One of the great joys of my life post-'Friends' has been being approached by Asian women who have told me how much it meant… — Lauren Tom Copy Share Image
When kids would say 'Ching Chong Chinaman,' I thought they were talking to someone behind me. I used to think I was a white… — Lauren Tom Copy Share Image
What if everything I thought was wrong with me was actually right with me? You have to have the courage to show who you… — Lauren Tom Copy Share Image
When 'Joy Luck Club' came out, I kind of became a role model for the Asian acting community. I started to talk at colleges… — Lauren Tom Copy Share Image
If I was blond and tall, then I would have had 10 times the competition. I auditioned steadily and performed for everyone who would… — Lauren Tom Copy Share Image
