Donnie Yen Quotes
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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…
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I'm a very emotional guy.
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Better to be called something positive and inspirational than something negative.
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I got nominated for my second film as best young director in the Aikido Film Festival in Japan.
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Martial art is a form of expression, an expression from your inner self to your hands and legs.
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As an action director, I always try to bring something fresh and new.
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Bruce is the man. He was definitely ahead of his time.
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For me, shooting, editing, and scoring rely on rhythm.
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For years, I looked to Bruce Lee as a mentor as being a Chinese and Asian man living in this country.
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From my experience as an actor, choreographer, action director, and producer, I understand the elements and the dynamics of being a film maker.
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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.
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I certainly hope 'Dragon' can leave some legacy behind.
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I have always been a great fan of Peter Chan and many other great directors who specialize in anything outside of action.
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I just like to choose projects that will allow me as an artist to make my art.
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I spent a couple of years doing American films. I did a few.
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I think every actor wants to try out different things.
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I think film, to me, as a director, is about telling a story.
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I try to update my arsenal constantly. Learning different martial arts since childhood. To understand what's out there. To really be in tune.
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I've always been in a rebel.
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In Hollywood, I'm lucky, I only do big movies like 'Blade.' It's much more comfortable: you have a trailer.
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