40 Justin Lin Quotes for You to Enjoy

Justin Lin

American Director

Born: Oct 11, 1971

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Cinema is actually very backward. When we see gay characters or people of color, they're always there for that reason. I'm personally kind of sick of that. I love to see characters who just live and breathe and are comfortable in that space. Justin Lin

All of my definitions of family were heavily influenced by my 'Star Trek' experience. Justin Lin

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When I think of high school, stills are so important: it's all about the wallet with the kids - they define themselves with pictures, who they know, whose pictures they have. Yearbook pictures. Justin Lin

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For the longest time, the Asian-American community would talk about representation, but I think it's also about the freedom to really shape, create, and explore issues that are important to us, regardless of whether it's positive or negative, as long as it's three dimensional. Justin Lin

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I love Kubrick. Justin Lin

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After 'Furious 6,' that was a natural break for me. It was a good time to step away. Justin Lin

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I'm extremely proud to be part of the 'Fast' franchise, it is an experience I will always treasure. Justin Lin

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For filmmakers that want to have certain control, there are certain things you can't do in VR. Justin Lin

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I grew up peeling shrimp and making tartar sauce. Justin Lin

Peeling Making Up Grew Shrimp Sauce

It's about supporting the many talented artists and filmmakers out there trying to create work from that marginalized point of view. Go out and buy tickets to their movies and plays, support their crowd sourcing campaigns, show the industry that there is a viable audience for this work. Justin Lin

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