It’s not normal to go into a house and see a pond in the middle of the living room full of baby sharks. It’s not normal to go to someone’s garage and see a private plane. Kevin Kwan Read Quote
I met a Shanghai photographer who finds these old streets and matches the French names to what they are today. I was able to find my grandfather’s block, and just walking the same streets and finding his house was deeply moving. I finally felt connected to China. Kevin Kwan Read Quote
Asian literature is evolving with the people. It’s always a reflection on what’s happening to the culture at large. Kevin Kwan Read Quote
People have always been fascinated by the foibles of the wealthy and privileged. Kevin Kwan Read Quote
Old money in Southeast Asia is much more discrete and low key. It’s about not wearing brand names. It’s about being invisible, almost. The billionaire can be taking the bus with you. Kevin Kwan Read Quote
I’ve always been drawn to the Edwardian period in England. To me, it seems like such a fascinating time, when the British Empire was at the height of its powers and the strict mores of the Victorian age were dissipating into the decadence of King Edward’s reign. Kevin Kwan Read Quote
