I think action movies bring more excitement than tears, but I always want to take it to another level. I mean I think if one appreciates anything in …

- Donnie Yen

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 in…

- Donnie Yen

Bruce is the man. He was definitely ahead of his time.

- Donnie Yen

I always tell younger filmmakers, it's not just about the acting or the art itself. It's about how big of an audience watches your film.

- Donnie Yen

I guess I'm pretty lucky because in childhood I studied so many martial arts styles and I never stopped researching them, my body is very adjustable …

- Donnie Yen

I've always been in a rebel.

- Donnie Yen

For me, the challenge of a period film is that, unlike a contemporary film where the character can be very free-form when it comes to the acting, the…

- Donnie Yen

The main reason I like UFC is not just the martial arts aspect, but it's about one person against the other person. It's about being able to test you…

- Donnie Yen

I always used to wonder why American actors were getting fat, then I made a U.S. movie. I'm seeing all the food every day, and there's lots of waitin…

- Donnie Yen