I wanted to introduce a contemporary Asia to a North American audience. Kevin Kwan americanasiaaudience 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
There's so much emphasis on the economic might of China, of Southeast Asia, Asian 'Super Tigers' and things like that. But nobody was really looking from the perspective of a family story, of these individuals. Kevin Kwan asiaasianchina share on social
All Americans knew was 'The Joy Luck Club' and children of dry cleaners trying to assimilate. The Asia that I was seeing was a world of people who are incredibly sophisticated, and I wanted to represent that side. Kevin Kwan americanasiaassimilate share on social
It's not normal to go into a house and see a pond in the middle of the living room full of baby sharks. It's not normal to go to someone's garage and see a private plane. Kevin Kwan babyfullgarage Change image and share on social
I'm not sure if being Chinese really helped, but I do think that if a non-Asian had written a book called 'Crazy Rich Asians,' they might not have been looked upon so kindly. Kevin Kwan asianbookcall Change image and share on social
To me, families are fascinating. I choose to explore it through comedy and through comic situations. Kevin Kwan choosecomedycomic Change image and share on social
Asian literature is evolving with the people. It's always a reflection on what's happening to the culture at large. Kevin Kwan asiancultureevolve Change image and share on social
Old money in Southeast Asia is much more discrete and low key. It's about not wearing brand names. It's about being invisible, almost. The billionaire can be taking the bus with you. Kevin Kwan asiabillionairebrand 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
