Zai Lan Talks About Eating

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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Jin Yong said of Cai Lan: "In terms of charm and versatility, I cannot match Cai Lan. He is a truly free-spirited person." Wong Kar-wai said of Cai Lan: "He is a person I can fully trust." Ni Kuang said of Cai Lan: "Cai Lan can write anything he sets his mind to. Once, he used my name to submit his script to a producer, and the producer immediately paid the script fee to me. If I were to die, he would come to pay his respects." Cai Lan said of Jin Yong: "He is the person I admire the most, because back then, I was so captivated by his novels." Cai Lan said of Wong Kar-wai: "Wong Kar-wai's talent in music is undeniable, and his understanding of music is also very fascinating." Cai Lan said of Ni Kuang: "Ni Kuang is not a human, but an alien. His mind is very agile, and the things he thinks of are always strange and bizarre, so it is always a pleasure to talk with him. We often laugh heartily." Mr. Cai Lan is a master of the pen and a man of true character. He is called a master of the pen rather than a master because his writings cover everything from north to south, from all walks of life, food and drink, to entertainment—everything is vivid and lively, extraordinary, and astonishing, making people both marvel and smile. Although they are all plain language, they are very enjoyable to read. He is called a man of true character because he is not pretentious, nor does he feign refinement. He appreciates the opposite sex and respects them as well. Although he makes movies, enjoys writing, and is skilled in seal carving, he is undoubtedly a free-spirited and charming person. Yet, he often walks by the river without getting his feet wet—truly remarkable. Cai Lan has written so many books that titles like "Loss in Amusements," "Carelessly Done," "A Pretender to Culture," "Unrestrained in Body and Soul," and even "Old Man of Jokes" could all serve as book titles. His collection already includes over forty works, but this was a count from four years ago. Now, it has likely surpassed sixty or seventy.