Jiang Wen Quotes
From 1911 to 1928, the country was officially called Republic of China, but in reality, it was actually split between different warlords. It was one of the liveliest periods in Chinese history. It is therefore quite theatrical, and it is good for making films.
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There is no must in art because art is free.
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When I was on 'Trauma,' the first order was six, which turned to 12, and then there were rumors of getting cancelled. I'm used to that.
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By 2022, China is expected to cede the dubious distinction of being the world's most populous nation to India, according to the population division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
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I now can be sure that, once I start writing a book, I'll be able to finish it. I've also become more assured about my 'voice' as a writer and being able to keep the characters true to themselves.
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I am now in a position to choose roles. I did not have so many offers before 'Queen,' but now things have changed a lot.
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The single most important thing that I feel responsible for is that the company cherishes the work.
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There are moments when I can't believe I'm as old as I am. But I feel better physically than I did 10 years ago. I don't think, Oh God, I'm missing something.
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We got orders to strike the Marshall and Gilbert Islands. We had a task force with the Enterprise. We had two or three cruisers and probably eight or 10 destroyers.
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What inspired me to become an author? I think it was the snow in New York. I looked out the window and I said, 'Well, I have to get dressed every morning to go to teach, but if I write a book, I can stay home in my bathrobe, eat candy corn.'
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I always assumed I would leave drama school and do 'Lady Macbeth' and all sorts of serious things. It just didn't happen.
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Are we a Christian nation now? It's doubtful. But did we start out as one? Without question.
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There is no better high than discovery.
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I'm involved in some action scenes, so they'll train me for that. I'll be working with my acting coach to prepare for my character.
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My valleys are higher than most people's peaks. I stay at that level.
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It's so important your customer can rely on you for your classics.
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I don't mind going back to daylight saving time. With inflation, the hour will be the only thing I've saved all year.
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Madonna is a creation, so perhaps we should give her and the factory that created her a little credit, but I think that she should quietly disappear now. Poor Madge seems unable to decide whether she wants to look like Marilyn Monroe or Marlene Dietrich.
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I've learned so many things from directors in my acting career. There are even some things I've learned that I didn't want to do. There are those directors who've really made me shine and others who've made me opaque.
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You really do have to be different. You really do have to set yourself apart.
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Focus on the long term, and always do what's right to grow the company and not make short-term decisions. And outlast everyone one.
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I'm pretty much the one that goes to the mound.
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The time has passed for argument. Nothing more need be said. For a long time it has been clear that colored persons must be senators.
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I think sometimes I don't realise how much the pressure gets to me.
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From 1911 to 1928, the country was officially called Republic of China, but in reality, it was actually split between different warlords. It was one of the liveliest periods in Chinese history. It is therefore quite theatrical, and it is good for making films.
