Abstract In this interview, Wally Wong speaks about his mother, brother and sister as role models for him growing up. He discusses organizing a non-profit organization in order to give money to charities. As an adult, he was able to work for a company and perform as a singer on the side during weekends. After his mother passed away, he began organizing events for the elderly. He reflects upon the roles that are offered to Chinese American performers in the United States and stereotypes of the...

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The Flower Drum Song was written by C.Y. Lee and published by Farrar Straus and Cudahy, 1957. The author, C.Y. Lee, and publisher, John Farrar, gave personalized copies of the novel to the cast of Flower Drum Song on opening night, December 1, 1958. This copy belonged to Rose Quong and was purchased on Ebay.