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 STATHAMUsually 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.
More Jason Statham Quotes
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Some of my favorite movies are action movies. You want something good to say. That comes from good writing. But writing is not a skill I possess, unfortunately.
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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 fight training was very extensive, a lot of stretching, a lot of coordination of balance exercises.
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I just gravitate to those more testosterone-filled sort of parts than me playing something a bit more fairy-like.
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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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It’s not like I’m dying to do work that’s taken seriously, and I’m not looking to become a thespian. It’s not what I’m looking for; I’m just looking to do quality work.
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I endured many weeks of it, but I had a big background in martial arts and fighting as a kid, so kind of all the problems got brushed away and I was ready.
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I’m used to being efficient and a guy that can do more than the average guy can.
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I know, a lot of the films I’ve done, it’s obvious I’m going to beat up six guys and just walk out the door. There’s not a lot of motivating factors – it’s just action for the sake of action.
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In Hollywood, people get reputations, just rumors that are passed down.
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I love Tony Jaa. He’s one of the best and most capable martial arts stuntmen in the world.
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Guy Ritchie, he thinks going to drama school is the worst thing in the world.
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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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Do 40 hard minutes, not an hour and a half of nonsense.
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I like to relax. Spend it with people that I’ve grown up with, or people that I care about, and just relax, sit around doing nothing or sitting on a beach.
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