I think I started to have thoughts to really want to be serious about my work when I was about twenty-five, and I just kind of started to look into that direction and moved into it. Maggie Cheung directionkindmove Change image and share on social
I don't want to die thinking I've only done one thing in my life. Maggie Cheung diehavelife Change image and share on social
I've played a ghost, cat, snake. I've been funny, sad. I've been filmed flying on screen. So why not spend time on something else? I don't need to accept everything I'm offered. Maggie Cheung acceptcatfilm Change image and share on social
I was always the hero's girlfriend or wife - actually, the woman with no voice. Maggie Cheung girlfriendherovoice Change image and share on social
People get surprised by my choices. But that comes from me looking for something new. Maggie Cheung choicepeoplesurprise Change image and share on social
Because I've done so many different roles, I don't want to repeat myself. It's getting harder and harder to find something interesting. You never know - I might never make a film again. Maggie Cheung filmfindhard Change image and share on social
I think it comes from far away inside me, to be strong to survive everything that comes my way. I think, going back to the beginning, feeling like an alien in an English school when I was eight, that set up my pride very early on. I think I'm very defensive, but I'm trying not to be like that anymore. Maggie Cheung alienanymoreback share on social
I need to be doing different things all the time; it's just part of who I am. Maggie Cheung partthingtime Change image and share on social
I don't really want a film as a present; you can get me a diamond ring. Maggie Cheung diamondfilmpresent Change image and share on social
I did 75 films. I didn't take a break; I didn't spend my money. I have my savings, so when you're not working for money anymore, then you should find things that are meaningful and not just be like, 'OK, that's another day gone.' Maggie Cheung anymorebreakday share on social