2.Ang Lee

Light of Taiwan—Ang Lee

Today, I’m gonna introduce you Ang Lee, a director born in Taiwan and became widely admired and respected all over the world. Believe that most Taiwanese are familiar with this great director, but fewer people really know what made him so successful.

The failure of exams made Lee closer to the dream of movies

Though being talented in literature, Ang Lee was not good at math. Because of this, Lee failed the university entrance exam TWICE. It’s a huge frustration for him, but it gave Lee another chance to explore what he really love and was enthusiastic with－the movie filming.

No jobs for six years waiting for the opportunity

There is a proverb in Taiwan saying that“Every successful man has a woman behind him who is willing to do everything for him.”After Ang Lee graduated from New York University, he had being waiting for the working opportunity for SIX years without having any job. During this period of time, the whole family depended on his wise wife who supported him and accompanied him through the tough time. If there hadn’t been his wife, Ang Lee wouldn’t be so successful.

I think it’s important to realize that every extraordinary person has gone through the trouble or mistakes or confusion or frustration that you and me have experienced, too. Ang Lee is a good example for it. So don’t be afraid to try new things, cause that’s what they had done before.

                                                                                   

We need storytelling. Otherwise, life just goes on and on, like the number Pi.－Ang Lee