Chinese - Actress | November 20, 1963 -
I've always dreamed that George Lucas would call me one day and ask me to be in one of the 'Star Wars' films.
Ming-Na Wen
DayMeOne DayAskAlwaysStar
Growing up as an Asian American in this society, there were a lot of times where you feel isolated or out of place as an Asian. And growing up in White America, that's absolutely my experience. And I think that's why I got into acting because I wanted to be anybody else but Asian.
ExperienceGrowing UpSocietyThink
I love that synergy between being entertainers and having people respond. There's no greater reward.
LovePeopleRewardSynergyRespond
There's just so much love that goes into home cooking, and I think it will really help the American family overall. I'm hoping to maybe get a cookbook out one day because I've got some great family recipes.
FamilyLoveHomeGreatDayCooking
I'm sort of a gypsy at heart and don't like to stay in one place too long.
HeartLongPlaceStayGypsyLike
What I want is the same opportunities as anyone to get a part.
OpportunitiesWantSameGetPart
I'm as proud to be Chinese as I am American.
I AmProudAmericanChineseAm
I'm trying to show I'm a trained actress - I can transform myself into different characters. I'm not just an ingenue.
MyselfTryingI CanDifferentJust
I'm not one of those actresses that's going to feel like I never achieved my dreams and goals and just get disgruntled and hate everything about the business. I've had so much fun.
GoalsDreamsBusinessHateFunFeel
I've loved all forms of animation.
LovedAnimationForms
I think on 'ER,' my other long-running show, I had some ideas about what's going on. 'Stargate Universe,' they were kind of secretive too a little bit about what they wanted to do, but I kind of liked working this way. I like the surprises, and I like knowing just enough to work on the character.
WorkCharacterIdeasThinkUniverse
I appreciate both... for me, I think 'Star Wars' is more science fantasy and is based on a lot of great legendary heroes and morality plays and stuff. And 'Star Trek' is just pure fun. Pure science fun. And I've always appreciated both.
ScienceGreatFunMeThinkMorality
Copyright © 2024 QuotesDict Ming-Na Wen quotes