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

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

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

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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

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'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

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.

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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