The difference between me and American-born actors is that I came here with the expectation of not being treated fairly. Joan Chen actoramericanbear Change image and share on social
Physical hunger and physical poverty is something I could only imagine. I've been poor when I was in China... As kids we never had to starve, but just didn't have enough meat, enough rice. Joan Chen chinahavehunger Change image and share on social
I know what actors fear, what they like; I know how to get things out of them and I listen to them better, since I've been there. Joan Chen actorfearhave Change image and share on social
Acting for me is not a bad habit like smoking that I must make an effort to quit. I love acting; I love directing. Joan Chen actbaddirect Change image and share on social