Sammo Hung

It doesn't matter how much you already know. It's about showing humility and a willingness to learn; not just in movies, but in life in general.

Whatever I do - action, acting - I do my best.

I break my two feet seven times.

I used to try and find inspirations everywhere - I would go to the airport or train station and just study people, the way they moved and interacted and their expressions. But I can't do that now, I'd be bombarded by people with their phones - selfie requests.

I never aspired to be a screen hero; all I ever wanted was for people to respect what I do.

I'm proud of all my films. I've enjoyed great success in many different genres. I have been very blessed to have so many ideas and to continuously produce successful films.

I don't want to boast about any contribution, but I was part of the group of people who toiled for the film industry.

I'm a big star in Asia, but I never think about being famous.

When I was making films, we had a lot of time for the fighting scenes. But in TV, we don't have much time to think about how to do the fighting, because there are only seven days for an episode. You have to hurry. This is a challenge.

When I make a movie, I make one fighting scene a month.

In China, people only talk to make a point. You ask someone to go to lunch. They say yes or they say no.

You know in Hollywood, everything is more talk than action. Every project takes a long time to get off the ground.

It's very hard, you know, for an Asian actor to be in a prime-time television series.

If you have the resources, don't waste your time. Why not continue doing the things you enjoy, such as making movies and taking part in things that the younger generation would like.

If my mind and body are still active, why should I retire?

I wanted to conquer Hollywood. But I took one shot and that's it for me.

I know I am bad-tempered and unruly, so I like calling the shots.

In movies and television shows, there has never been a really good Chinese lead. So often the Chinese look like they are very scared and shy.

If all young actors want is to star in romances, what do they need to learn kung fu for?

I wish there were more kung fu films. They are a part of our culture.

I was never good at school and was always fighting in the streets.

For comedy action, I must know the language.

Kung fu films have to move with the rest of the world. You couldn't keep on doing sword fights in historic films. People wanted superheroes. They wanted something fast and new.

People work hard all week at their jobs. I want people watching TV to have a good time.

I just have to make sure I maintain my professionalism.