My books are comedies; I want to take my readers on a jet-setting romp, make them laugh, make them swoon at the beautiful settings, and maybe even make their mouths water at all the food. Kevin Kwan beautifulbookcomedy Change image and share on social
My grandmother used to get her shoes made in Paris in the '30s, and they would be shipped to her in Singapore. Kevin Kwan 30sgrandmothermake Change image and share on social
I spent the first 12 years of my life growing up in Singapore. Back then, in the early '80s, it was still a tropical island at the tip of the Malay Peninsula striving to shine on the world stage. Kevin Kwan 80sbackearly Change image and share on social
In order for me to write a scene, it's very important for me to see and experience everything with my own eyes, so yes, I was able to visit some remarkable houses and destinations while I was in China. Kevin Kwan chinadestinationexperience share on social
Even if they're not Asian or super rich... everyone has a nagging mother. Everyone has that obnoxious uncle, or that cousin who's a bit too snobby. Kevin Kwan asianbitecousin Change image and share on social
I wanted to explore what all this new-found wealth means for the different generations of Chinese who have to live together in this place that is transforming at warp speed into the richest country on the planet. Kevin Kwan chinesecountryexplore 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 grandparents were far more English in their manners than they were Chinese. For example, we spoke English at home, had afternoon tea every day, and my grandfather, who attended university in Scotland, would smoke his pipe after dinner. Kevin Kwan afternoonattendchinese share on social
I was born in Singapore, and I lived there until I was 12. I had a very fortunate upbringing. Kevin Kwan bearfortunatelive Change image and share on social
If I were to generalize a bit, I would say that the ultra rich in Asia live on a scale that far surpasses the wealthy in the U.S. or Europe. Kevin Kwan asiabiteeurope Change image and share on social
