Zhang Ziyi quotes - page 2

After I learn more English, I'll work hard and make more films. (Zhang Ziyi)
Absolutely not, because in acting I've found a domain that suits me perfectly. And that is so utterly rare. View quote
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When I watch a movie for the first few times I'm usually thinking about where I was in a given scene, who was next to me, what we were doing etc. But after I've gotten through all of this, when I'm really watching the film itself, then I get moved. View quote
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There are actors who spend 20 years working and still don't achieve what I've achieved so quickly. So I think my only course of action is to work as hard as I can, not just for the sake of the film, but also to prove to these people that I do have talent. View quote
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It's not that I wanted to be an actor; it's that I didn't want to be a dancer! I was trained in traditional Chinese dance, and after working so hard it seemed unfair to just disappear into a group. View quote
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My parents sent me to a dance class, so it was a road chosen by them, not me. But I enjoyed it so much I knew I would become a performer. View quote
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Chinese women are much more modest than American women when it comes to clothes. We tend to show less flesh. View quote
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Even though I've done Hollywood films, I still don't think of myself as a Hollywood actress. View quote
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They're not willing to admit that I've also shed blood and tears and often paid dearly for my success. This makes me feel extremely sad. View quote
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I want, through my roles, to express the parts in the hearts of Chinese women that they feel unable to let out. View quote
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We're still working out the details, but I'd be delighted to do the film. The problem at the moment is my busy schedule. Shooting on this film has been extended by a month, but I need to be in the U.S. by Dec. 20. (Zhang Ziyi)
I always think it's really hard if you are Asian or Chinese to be really in Hollywood. There are not so many really great characters for you. View quote
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I've discovered that I value simplicity above all in dressing. I don't like anything I wear to be too complicated or fussy. View quote
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I don't care if you love me or not. I'll love you anyway. View quote
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People who trust me will not be swayed by what's been said about me, and for people who don't, no amount of good reports will persuade them. View quote
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A movie has its own fate, which often doesn't depend on the performances of the director and actors. View quote
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I was really interested in geishas' work, and wanted to meet real geishas. View quote
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From my opinion, 'geisha' means a woman skilled in the arts, like dancing, singing and playing musical instruments. View quote
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Working in Hollywood, it's clear the more money you have, the more technology you can get. So you can build a whole Japanese set. Only in Hollywood! View quote
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I really want to do something in Europe. With a small movie, it can be an interesting challenge. But I have to get the right project. I don't think it's so important to go to Hollywood. All that trash that comes out of there! I don't want to do that. View quote
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