Musclemen grow on trees. They can tense their muscles and look good in a mirror. So what? I’m interested in practical strength that’s going to help me run, jump, twist, punch.
JASON STATHAMLook at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. He’s definitely went to school and trained.
More Jason Statham Quotes
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Guy Ritchie, he thinks going to drama school is the worst thing in the world.
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I was a sportsman for years. I’ve always had a physical background. I’ve always had an interest in boxing and fighting. To get physical in films is a dream. I love it.
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I’m more into MMA than any other sport. I watch a lot of the UFC fights. I have since it first came onto the scene.
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I’ve been unfortunate enough to be working, and recovering from a few injuries now and again.
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Some of my best experiences are with writer/directors. Guy Ritchie is one. I feel they have a clearer view of what they want to do. They haven’t got to try and interpret someone’s writing; it’s all theirs. I really admire that.
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The insurance of working with a big, already successful franchise just gives you the chance to do other things on a more personal level.
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Usually I’m trying to work with people that I’ve worked with before, so we have a certain amount of know-how and what we’re going to do together.
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The fight training was very extensive, a lot of stretching, a lot of coordination of balance exercises.
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I like Jackie Chan because I’ve been a fan of Jackie’s forever. He’s broken every bone in his body for his commitment and dedication to doing his own stunts. So he’s the real deal.
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And if people come up and say they like the movies you’re in, it’s a great compliment.
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I should never go with rumors because they’re often not correct.
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Every actor has a strength, and sometimes you just respond to things that you see yourself better at. I’m aware of what I can and can’t do.
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A lot of actors are frustrated because they want to do things that are different and test themselves. Character actors are always looking for something the opposite of what they did.
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In Hollywood, people get reputations, just rumors that are passed down.
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My father used to run auctions. He’s now a singer in the Canary Islands.
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