[interview in 1962] It's not that I don't like reading about myself. But I get unhappy with
the kind of things that are written about me. For instance, after "Suzie
Wong" . . . I was being written up as a kind of sex kitten. I'm not really
at all like that.
[interview in 1990] I don't have that [need] to prove myself. I have a passion to do good
roles but luckily I don't have to do it for economic reasons. I'm not a
big spender and I don't need a lot of frills.
I come from two cultures, my father was Chinese and my mother was English, and I always felt it gave me a better understanding of human nature.
We face challenges every day. That's part of our growing process. Hopefully, we learn from our mistakes. I am still learning from life every day.
I am often asked which is my favorite film. I don't have a favorite film. But I do remember special moments in the films I've made.
[2022 interview] When I started in the business, there were hardly any Asian actors working in films. I am happy to say I see many more talented young Asian actors working today.
People always criticize. If they want to, they will find something to criticize. Hey, we all criticize. You like a film or you don't. It's up to you. You can't stop that anyway. That's part of human nature.