Best of the Best: Quotes from the Most Prominent People in Hong Kong
Over the past quarter of a century, we’ve talked to many of the coolest, most influential and occasionally most provocative people in Hong Kong. These are just a few of the best quotes from our always compelling interviews.
“I feel that I am doing my bit to protect the home that we all love.”
Anson Chan, former Chief Secretary
“Oh, there are so many things China needs to work on. Too many.”
Liza “Big Sister” Wang, actress and Chairman of the Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong
“I like shooting [photos] at night because personalities change then. A banker in the morning can be a drunk asshole in LKF when the sun goes down.”
Xyza Cruz Bacani, photographer and domestic helper
“If I could have a heart-to-heart with my parents, I would say that I want to feel loved. Not just be loved, but feel loved. There’s a difference.”
Leung Chai-yan, daughter of Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying
“If you think it is worth it to speak up, and you believe you can make a change, then go for it.”
Gregory Wong, actor
“We do what we can to fix what’s missing in society, like fixing holes in a wok.”
“Ming Gor” Chan Cheuk-ming, restaurant owner and philanthropist
“I was arrogant because I knew I was smart.”
Jasper Tsang, former president of the Legislative Council
“I would never have imagined that I could start something this big as a 15-year-old.”
Joshua Wong, student activist
“I didn’t know that I was mainly remembered for egg tarts. But there are plenty of worse things to be remembered for.”
Chris Patten, last Governor of Hong Kong
“As soon as I stepped off the airplane, Hong Kong was my home.”
Gregory Charles Rivers, actor
“What do I value the most in life? Women.”
Christopher Doyle, master cinematographer
“The Hong Kong spirit of helping each other out is something that was lost for a long time. But that’s making a return.”
Denise Ho, Cantopop singer and activist
“I want to liberate everyone from ‘black-or-white’ concepts of gender.”
Joanne Leung, transgender politician and activist