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My signature style is a loose American jersey. With my size, you think I’d wear tight shirts and trousers, but I just want to be comfortable in my clothes.
My fat figure has always been a laughing stock, especially in Hong Kong. But I just let people laugh and talk. They’re just ignorant, why should I get upset?
Stephen Chow sees my fatness as a strength in his movies. In my case, self-image is more important. I don’t care what others say about me.
I have received many invitations to be the “spokesman” for various slimming centers. I’ve turned them all down.
My mantra? Play hard, work hard, only worry about today. Why should I worry about tomorrow when I never know what will happen? The most important thing is that I’m happy.
I first met Stephen when I worked in his company as a scriptwriter. I was invited to write the script for “Shaolin Soccer,” and in the end I joined the cast.
It was fun but hard. There was a lot of action and no stuntmen. I learned a great deal about how to film a good movie.
You make a good director if you’ve been an actor. As a director, you have to take care of every single detail. I prefer directing.
I like to be in control, the boss. I’ve always been like this. I like to tell people what to do and how to do it.
After becoming well known, I haven’t changed a bit. I’m still the old “me.” I still eat at dai pai dongs. The only difference now is people recognize me, and they come up for photographs.
I don’t see myself as a famous person. I don’t like to be famous.
Happiness is when I can do what I want to do.
I used to go to the racecourse a lot because I like betting. Now I can’t because when I’m trying to shout for my horse, someone jumps up and asks to take a photo with me.
If I had to choose between “Shaolin Soccer” and “Kung Fu Hustle,” I’d choose “Shaolin Soccer.” It has a strong positive message about life and conscience. “Kung Fu Hustle” is just a commercial martial-arts movie.
Under Stephen Chow’s direction, everyone has an unlimited amount of freedom to express his or her own ideas. I really appreciate that.
I get inspiration from people on the streets. I observe people’s behavior. I can’t come up with ideas by just observing myself. I’m only one person.
I’m pessimistic. I always plan for the worst-case scenario. I only proceed if I can afford it.
When I feel unhappy, I watch “Shaolin Soccer” or “Rocky II.” They give me a lot of encouragement.
I like fantasy movies, such as “Somewhere in Time.” I want to make a time-travel movie. I wish there really was a time machine.
Comedy is the most difficult genre in film. I’d love to be a comedian. But my skills are not quite there yet.
My current project is “I’ll Call You.” It’s a high-definition movie about the lamest romantic relationships in Hong Kong. Lovers come and go, cheating on each other.
Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall” is the romantic drama I really admire. But it’s been 20 years and there still hasn’t been another golden one.
Popular movies nowadays all have attractive packaging: pretty actors and actresses, a happy ending and good marketing. They are pleasant to look at, but they lack substance.
I want someone new and green for my movie. I want freshness in the actors and actresses. They won’t be allowed to wear much make-up, especially when they sleep and take a shower. I’m looking for my perfect cast.


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Actor-director Lam Tsz-chung, 29, is superstar comic Stephen Chow’s right-hand man. Now a director of his new high-definition movie “I’ll Call You,” he talks to Victor Chau about his appearance, Stephen Chow and his movie visions.
