I grew up in a very traditional family, but there was never anything I didn't think I could do.

Like Christmas trees and Easter egg hunts and the block party on the last day of summer, we do things because traditions feel cozy and safe.

I want the traditional family upheld, but I don't want it upheld to the detriment of other people.

By virtue of my traditions, and my community, I worked hard to ensure that I was accepted as part of the traditional family of America.

My dad, coming from a very traditional family, always wanted me to be a doctor. So he would always ask me, 'What are you going to be when you grow up?' And I'd have to say 'Dr. Chen.'

I knew when I got into this business I couldn't have it both ways: I could live the playboy lifestyle, which is not a bad thing to do, or have a traditional family life, which is how I grew up. And that was more important to me.