Donnie Yen Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“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 the other is involved with the gangs.”

“In Hong Kong, particularly, we craft this art for decades. The action choreographer actually is the action director. He takes over and he choreographs with - by himself or with his team, and place the camera where he feels cinematic effect to bring out that choreography.”

“I did a couple comedies to balance myself as an actor and balance how audiences see Donnie Yen as an actor, and I would even say as a celebrity or icon, to some fans. I want to show that I'm not Terminator.”

“When you direct a movie, you're basically looking at a story, the way you want to look at it. You bring that director's vision, and I'm totally open for that.”

“I have always been a great fan of Peter Chan and many other great directors who specialize in anything outside of action.”

“I certainly hope 'Dragon' can leave some legacy behind.”

“I just like to choose projects that will allow me as an artist to make my art.”

“I spent a couple of years doing American films. I did a few.”

“I've always been in a rebel.”

“In Hollywood, I'm lucky, I only do big movies like 'Blade.' It's much more comfortable: you have a trailer.”