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Tsai Chin Quotes

born 1933 China

Tsai Chin (Simplified Chinese: 周采芹; pinyin: Zhōu Cǎiqín; born September 1, 1933) is a Chinese actress, singer, director, teacher and author. Her career spans more than six decades and three continents.

China
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Film directors

Random Tsai Chin quote

6 quotes

You are only famous for ten years, unless you’re a superstar. Because another generation comes through and you’re forgotten.

Lots of little old ladies potter in their gardens. For me it is my library. It has every subject about China I can collect, and of course about theatre.

Another problem for minority actors is that we don’t often work with beautiful dialogue. And there were less chances of working with great directors and actors. That’s when you can learn a lot.

I’m tough but my heart is very soft.

I have lived on my own since 1963. It doesn’t mean I haven’t had a sex life.

I don’t like to be called “Mrs.” because I am not married, and I only belong to myself. I admire and respect people who have been successfully married for a long time, but I cannot do it. So I decided to never marry again.

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Tsai Chin (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.