My father came from old money. There was less of an expectation for the children to earn a living. Kevin Kwan childearnexpectation Change image and share on social
I've always been drawn to the Edwardian period in England. To me, it seems like such a fascinating time, when the British Empire was at the height of its powers and the strict mores of the Victorian age were dissipating into the decadence of King Edward's reign. Kevin Kwan agebritishdecadence share on social
A lot of the people who live the lives of 'Crazy Rich Asians' don't see the humour of their lives simply because this is just who they are. Even though I'm from that part of the world, I'm no longer part of that world. Kevin Kwan asiancrazyhumour share on social
I do believe that peoples' natures can be changed, and they have to be changed if we want to live in this modern world and be a part of it. Kevin Kwan changelivemodern Change image and share on social
One of the dreams on my wish list is to spend more time in Thailand. Kevin Kwan dreamlistspend Change image and share on social
I'm not revealing any deep, hidden secret that there are wealthy people in Asia. Kevin Kwan asiadeephide Change image and share on social
I grew up at a time in Singapore - the '70s and '80s - where it was still possible to go riding around the island barefoot. And I was one of these kids that was just climbing trees and running around the neighbourhood. Kevin Kwan 70s80sbarefoot share on social
My mother likes to say that I was conceived to shop - not just born to shop. My whole life as a child was following her and her sister and friends around on her shopping trips. Kevin Kwan bearchildconceive Change image and share on social
Canada has become such a staging area for Chinese money. Kevin Kwan areacanadachinese Change image and share on social
In Asia, it's customary to get together with your entire extended family on a regular basis, and it's all rife with politics. Kevin Kwan asiabasiscustomary Change image and share on social