The first initial feeling, at least for me, was to go out and play well and hopefully win and have the Asian community be even more proud.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I'm slowly feeling more Chinese and feel I should be more proud of being Chinese and appreciate where I've come from.
Obviously the Asian American community wants you to do well. They are cheering you on no matter what the circumstances.
I'm very proud I'm Chinese and represent the Chinese community.
I'd heard a lot of Asian people were rooting for me, but I had no idea. I was stunned. They were... impassioned, especially compared to Japan. I couldn't even have anticipated that kind of welcome.
My biggest motivation is knowing what it feels like to win medals and thinking that I want that feeling again. It was incredible to succeed in Beijing and come home to your whole country behind you but, importantly, all your family and friends.
Asia has always been a really exciting part of the world for me, personally. And it actually was the first part of the world that bought my brand, strangely enough.
I take great pride in having been able to overcome the Asian financial crisis and seeking the opportunities available to bring about an unprecedented growth in the economy.
I'm very humbled and honored. I'm very thankful to the Asian-American Community for all their support!
When I made it, I still didn't wave the flag and say, Yeah go Asian people. I do want people to know that about me, but I always felt like at least musically, let me just do what I do and be the best at it. Which is what I'm doing right now.
Most proud moment: Winning the championship in 2003 with a great team, retiring, and going out in the perfect way. Had a great journey and knowing it was the right time to focus more on family and community activities.
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