I'm Anna May Wong. I come from old Hong Kong. But now I'm a Hollywood star.

I was so tired of the parts I had to play. There seems little for me in Hollywood, because, rather than real Chinese, producers prefer Hungarians, Mexicans, American Indians for Chinese roles.

Every time your picture is taken, you lose a part of your soul.

I've come to the conclusion that everybody should marry, including me.

Tell the truth through whichever veil comes to hand, but tell it.

Love as much and as hard as you can because one day in your life near the end, you may forget how it truly feels.

We may not return the affection of those who like us, but we always respect their good judgment.

Remember that reputation and integrity are your most valuable assets - and can be lost in a heartbeat.

When something is empty, fill it. When something is full, empty it. When you have an itch, scratch it.

The right attitude toward any negative state begins with understanding that its only authority over you is a direct reflection of your attitude towards it.

My dad and I hunted and fished together. How could I get angry at this man who took the time to be with me?

I'm a huge fan of just keeping a healthy lifestyle. For your body but for your mind, also.

But none of us wants to be average. That we are so is a melancholy fact borne in upon us in middle life, and we do not always relish it.

It got so bad that by the time I was graduated, the only reading I did was in order to get the grade and the only writing I did was in order to get the grade.