“Why did I become Jackie Chan? Mostly because I work very hard. When people were sleeping, I was still training.”

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The quote says Jackie Chan sees hard work and constant training as the main reasons for his success. It contrasts his effort with other people resting, to emphasize discipline and persistence. The message is that achievement comes from repeated practice, not luck.

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About Jackie Chan

Hong Kong martial artist, actor and filmmaker

Jackie Chan, born Chan Kong-sang and also known as Fang Shilong and Sing Lung, is a Hong Kong martial artist, actor, and filmmaker. With a film career spanning seven decades, he is widely known for action roles shaped by slapstick, comic timing, and daring stunts. He is recognized for an acrobatic fighting style and for performing his own stunts. His films have grossed more than $6 billion worldwide, and he is regarded as one of the most influential martial artists in cinema history.

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Books by Jackie Chan

Never Grow Up

2018

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