Quote by Ang Lee

These days I'm mostly familiar with two parts of L.A.: one is movie culture, and the other is Asian culture. The Westside is work, and the Eastside is Chinese - which means my friends.

These days I'm mostly familiar with two parts of L.A.: one i

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their familiarity with two distinct parts of Los Angeles: movie culture and Asian culture. The Westside represents their work environment, possibly connected to the entertainment industry, while the Eastside symbolizes the Chinese community where they have developed friendships. This quote suggests that the author's life in L.A. revolves around their professional pursuits on the Westside and their personal connections within the Asian community on the Eastside.

By Ang Lee

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