High Life

品 22 #13 2017 年 10 月 “I grew up speaking Mandarin in Taiwan and when there is a need to speak Cantonese, I naturally feel nervous because I have never stayed in Macau for a long period of time. My Cantonese is getting worse but I am very happy to perform here because I can practice the language and get it back to the previous level of fluency,” he chuckles. Outside of work, Chang loves to travel because it enables him to get in touch with people from many countries and cultures – a passion that is also reflected in his love of antiques. “The reason I like to collect antiques, artwork and furniture – particularly pieces made out of wood – is because my grandfather was a carpenter. My father also worked with him. That iswhywood has sentimental value tome,” Chang explains. “When I was young I couldn’t afford to buy antiques, so I would often pick up broken pieces and bring them home. My father and I would then restore them. While rolling up my sleeves and fixing them, I would develop an emotional link to them. The process also strengthened the bonding and understanding between me and my father. Other than appreciating aesthetics, the way we see life also influences what we choose to collect.” When asked about how he keeps himself healthy and young, Chang expresses the idea that music is a vessel to relaxation and can help ward off negative emotions. “When we are listening to music we can discover emotions, such as love and care,” he smiles. “I am lucky because I create music and I like the process very much. If you are working on what you love, you will automatically be energetic. At least, that’s what I think.”