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I was born on October 10, 1984 and I am the only daughter in the family.
Like many only children, I am rather subjective. Blame the Barbies. That was all I had to talk to when I was young.
I am glad my parents sent me to an international school when I was 15 so I didn’t have to waste time memorizing useless stuff and dealing with examinations. So what if you can memorize Shakespeare?
Free your brain for something else. Not every effort will pay off. Why bother to repeat what computers can already do for us?
Having fun should be made compulsory in young people. Being socially impotent gets you nowhere.
The journalists chose my cool, slightly hostile image because they needed an angle. Schmoozing is not my strongest suit but I am not as verbally handicapped as everyone may think.
In reality, everyone has an attitude – whether you show it or not is another matter. Just because I’m not good at masking mine makes me a person with “ an attitude problem”? What?
Work is like a marathon race. There are times you feel so tired you want to quit the game. But as soon as there's an ending in sight, you can keep going.
I have been working non-stop since July and I know I will be taking a break in September. I would crash if someone told me the break was cancelled.
People find me uncooperative at times because I ask too many whys. I think that’s my basic right. If you want me to do something, just tell me why.
Growing up is not just about learning to compromise, but learning to compromise wisely. I still reserve my right to ask “why,” but maybe I will just do the job for now and ask you later.
I grow a bit skeptical in situations where people overload me with private details. Why are you telling me about your diseases, stranger?
Don’t say I am sexy. I never flash my cleavage to the public.
I wouldn't mind sucking some fat out of my thighs. You are kidding yourself if you think the world is all about inner beauty. You wouldn’t have seen me on stage if the only thing I could do was sing.
Depression sells because it is addictive and legal. Listening to all those sad breakup songs drags you into the downward spiral of depression.
I am like a little Prozac in the sea of depression. I do fast, upbeat music – the ones that get your butt shaking.
Some guys scrutinize girls from head to toe as if they are too good for them. Maybe criticizing girls gives them excuses to avoid taking action and cover up their fear of rejection.
Truth can be as beautiful as the lie. I take it as a compliment when people recognize me without my makeup on.
Going crazy is my greatest fear. Long working hours, the gossip, my self-expectations... You need the will to fight every day.
Never beat yourself down. Everyone else will do it for you.
You are usually your own harshest critic. I choose to turn this crazy inner voice down whenever my confidence is shaking.
Some girls pretend to be cute and innocent when in fact they are hardcore bitchy. I think they aren’t confident about their true selves. That’s sad.
Some women have their tears ready on demand, I don’t. I just can’t cry, even if I want to... That doesn’t mean I am particularly strong, though.
I forgot what it’s like to be shy.
Love is mostly about hormones. Whenever a strong feeling arises, I just remind myself, “It’s only the hormones. What’s the big deal here?” Maybe that’s why I’ve never fallen in love.
You are going too far if you have to overtly seduce a man to get him.
A fan asked me to sign a pornographic VCD cover. That took me by surprise, and I just laughed my way out of it.
I forgot the last time I thought, “I wish I hadn’t said that.” I still say things that I ought to regret.
I just don’t feel bad about it anymore.
Stop being so self-consciousness. No one cares that much about you.
You are ordered to buy my CDs so I can keep on doing what I like. Stephanie's new album, “Super Girl,” will be out in mid-Sep.


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Known for her upbeat music and dance moves, Stephanie Cheng is one of the few Cantopop singers to become a mainstream hit right from her debut. She shows Jan Leung her attitude about life.
