My parents pushed us very hard to work, both in the home, doing chores and cooking, and at school.

I wasn't necessarily the brightest in my family. I think my older sister was probably more clever, but I worked very hard.

I had never been in a supermarket before coming to America. At home, my parents wouldn't let me open the refrigerator, because they worried I'd damage the door by opening it too many times.

I really make sure that my girls understand the importance of education. I don't want them to be spoilt and only know private school kids. I want them to behave well by example.

My children speak very good Chinese, and they translate for our American friends.

My grandmother died in childbirth, and my great-aunt lived with us. She had bound feet. She never knew how to read or write.