Words matter. These are the best Sammo Hung Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
I used to try and find inspirations everywhere – I would go to the airport or train station and just study people, the way they moved and interacted and their expressions. But I can’t do that now, I’d be bombarded by people with their phones – selfie requests.
If all young actors want is to star in romances, what do they need to learn kung fu for?
I never think about my face. I actually just care about what I’m doing – my voice and my character. I don’t care about, ‘Am I fat? Am I ugly?’
It’s very hard, you know, for an Asian actor to be in a prime-time television series.
Who enjoys practising handstands at seven in the morning? But that’s how children were trained in the old days.
I’m proud of all my films. I’ve enjoyed great success in many different genres. I have been very blessed to have so many ideas and to continuously produce successful films.
If you have the resources, don’t waste your time. Why not continue doing the things you enjoy, such as making movies and taking part in things that the younger generation would like.
In China, people only talk to make a point. You ask someone to go to lunch. They say yes or they say no.
I just have to make sure I maintain my professionalism.
I wish there were more kung fu films. They are a part of our culture.
You know in Hollywood, everything is more talk than action. Every project takes a long time to get off the ground.
For comedy action, I must know the language.
In movies and television shows, there has never been a really good Chinese lead. So often the Chinese look like they are very scared and shy.
I break my two feet seven times.
When I was making films, we had a lot of time for the fighting scenes. But in TV, we don’t have much time to think about how to do the fighting, because there are only seven days for an episode. You have to hurry. This is a challenge.
I just do my best, that’s all. I don’t give myself pressure.
When I make a movie, I make one fighting scene a month.
I never aspired to be a screen hero; all I ever wanted was for people to respect what I do.
I know I am bad-tempered and unruly, so I like calling the shots.
People work hard all week at their jobs. I want people watching TV to have a good time.
