Where do you live? Ma On Shan, New Territories.

Where do you go to escape in Hong Kong?

I used to stroll along the Tai Po Water Front Park, near Tai Po Industrial Estate, when I had writer's block. Or I would go up to The Peak, or to a beach. But a change of work place is also helpful.

Whom in Hong Kong do you admire most?

Soso Cheung Yuk-hoi, a good friend and a man of great talent. He has very acute senses where human nature is concerned, and he is psychic ... he can see into the future. He can read my mind even when we're chatting on the phone. In my dramas, actor Chang Siu-chou has twice played a character partly based on him. He is a delightful antagonist in debates on matters such as life and the universe. He has some particularly provocative ideas.

Whom do you least admire? People who don't respect their jobs. There are some directors or 'creative' writers who would rather spend time and creativity on personal conflict and bureaucratic matters than their work, thus producing unworthy plays that satisfy only the commercial market, which is a shame!

What inspires you? Everything: a chat with a friend, a book, an article, a piece of news, no restraints ...

What makes you sweat? The camera, which is why I choose to stand behind it.

Where did you spend your last birthday? I've forgotten. Probably having dinner with my wife and 15-year-old son.

What do you love about Hong Kong after you've been away? The safe feeling of home, and the air of freedom. We enjoy human rights here. Hong Kong is a very safe place: walking along the street at night I never get into trouble. It has a feeling of familiarity.

What do you hate most after you've been away? The press: I am horrified at its reporting methods. Its grip on people is almost hostile - it's like it is not going to let go until you die. Society is becoming indifferent and cruel, people entertain themselves with others' sufferings. I miss the old days, when we were poorer but closer and more human.

What is the most overrated thing about Hong Kong? Almost everything, because Hong Kong is an overrated city. It has a particular character and lots of energy, but to be different, to start a trend, is dangerous - the majority is always right. If you stand in Central looking at the sky, five minutes later you'll be surrounded by a crowd of people checking it out.

What's your favourite building in Hong Kong? The Repulse Bay - the famous, wave-like apartment block with a hole in the middle. It isn't exactly my favourite building but it gives me a strong impression.

What is your favourite saying? Do you dare ...?

What's your greatest virtue? I guess I can claim to be a good guy: I am honest and kind-hearted, and I am faithful to my wife. I am open enough to accept ideas at work and I try my best not to be restrained by traditional concepts.

What has been your biggest mistake? I seldom look back,

I think it's negative to have regrets. So far I don't think I have made any mistakes big enough to alter my life.

What would you like to be reincarnated as? Someone totally different. I am pretty shy, and I wouldn't mind being more outgoing and sociable in my next life.

What are your plans for the future? To go on improving myself, and to keep my business running smoothly and see what it brings me. There are many possibilities.

Give us some wisdom ... Do your best and follow your own track. There is a particular rail which is for you alone.