Donnie Yen

“I want the audience to feel the punch.”

“Action films are an art. I'm a martial artist.”

“I consider myself a modern-day film director; I'm not a classic director.”

“I want to make a movie that has a cultural impact.”

“As an actor, you have to be true to the character.”

“You can't just be a fighter. You have to be an actor.”

“My mother is my hero.”

“I love challenges.”

“I never leave the set until I'm happy with my shots.”

“I am a very positive person.”

“Martial arts is a way of expressing yourself.”

“Everything is a learning process.”

“Wing Chun is practical, direct, and efficient.”

“I try to find the humanity in every character I play.”

“I’m a very disciplined person.”

“A lot of times, you have to be your own cheerleader.”

“In every single movie, I want to have a different fighting style.”

“The first 'Ip Man' film was a big success, and I'm very proud of it.”

“I'm a filmmaker; I'm a martial artist.”

“I have a responsibility to my fans and the audience.”