The 1st picture is from a french magazine , when The moderns and Echoes were released in 1988 Here is a translation John says that he's happy for his succes . He considers his success is the recognition for all asian actors who have always been under estimated in screen and always had bad and small roles. He also mentions the beautiful acting work of actress Kim Miyori (who played Yko Ono , john Lennon 's wife in a TV drama about the singer) The report says that John is very proud and linked to his asian roots, probably because of his orphan life ....(then the usual paragraph about his early life we all know). He arrived in the US without money now he settles in New York and thanks to his strong he tries to come over his only current deception : not being nominated for an oscar for his role in the last emperor. "I am too secret for this country, he says, I've refused many roles because it was always the same cliché : the bad guy or gang leader and I didn't felt confortable with it. I know I am unique, I want to stray true to myself. I must only find the right persons who will recognize my talent. I know what I want and I don't want to be manipulated"