Sun, May 02, 2004 - Page 18 News List

Gordon Liu kicks butt again - thanks to Tarantino

The kung fu master was in Taipei this week to promote 'Kill Bill II' and talked to "Taipei Times" reporter Yu Sen-lun about the experience of working on the two films, revealing stories of how he made Uma Thurman suffer, and more

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TT: How did it feel to work in a Hollywood movie?

Liu: It was luxurious, very comfortable. The division of labor is very clear and well-organized. You take enough breaks after a working day. It was much less hectic than in Hong Kong. I'm very honored, as a Chinese actor, to have played a role in both movies and I have to be thankful to Quentin, who has brought my clan's martial arts to the world.

TT: Have you been practicing kung-fu regularly, outside of the movies?

Liu: Yes, every day. I practice kung fu for my health. I can do without making movies but not without kung fu.

TT: What is your next project?

Liu: I am doing a martial-arts TV drama, about my great grand master Wong Fei-hong (黃飛鴻), and another period drama after that. Both will be shot in China.

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