My grandmother died in childbirth, and my great-aunt lived with us. She had bound feet. She never knew how to read or write.

I had never been in a supermarket before coming to America. At home, my parents wouldn't let me open the refrigerator, because they worried I'd damage the door by opening it too many times.

My parents pushed us very hard to work, both in the home, doing chores and cooking, and at school.

My children speak very good Chinese, and they translate for our American friends.

I didn't ever plan to be a producer, and I didn't really know what I was getting myself into.

I believe if you are nice to people, children will follow. Likewise, if you are rude to people, children will follow.