In order for me to write a scene, it's very important for me to see and experience everything with my own eyes, so yes, I was able to visit some remarkable houses and destinations while I was in China.

Being a strong woman is very important to me. But doing it all on my own is not.

I tend to boycott all teenage reading while I'm trying to write my own stuff.

The most important thing to keep in mind is the incredible diversity of talent that's out there - there are so many great actors from all over Asia, from Singapore and Hong Kong to the Philippines and Mainland China, not to mention many great Asian-American actors who are eager for fun and challenging roles.

On my own, I have very bad posture; I'm clunky.

I'd rather live on my own than live with a face that looks at me with the wrong eyes.