I love Tony Jaa. He’s one of the best and most capable martial arts stuntmen in the world.
JASON STATHAMI love Tony Jaa. He’s one of the best and most capable martial arts stuntmen in the world.
JASON STATHAMIn L.A., it’s very hard to have some kind of conscience of some style out there. The weather’s too hot; there’s no seasons.
JASON STATHAMLook at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. He’s definitely went to school and trained.
JASON STATHAMI like heist movies. I like action movies that set all the elements into one and a chance to do something that comes from a great stable of writing.
JASON STATHAMI’ve been unfortunate enough to be working, and recovering from a few injuries now and again.
JASON STATHAMI used to play a lot of racket sports, tennis and squash.
JASON STATHAMI’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.
JASON STATHAMI think being a competitive diver for years helps you focus and dedicate yourself to what’s needed.
JASON STATHAMMusclemen 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 STATHAMPeople like to pigeonhole you.
JASON STATHAMI’m enthusiastic and ambitious, and I work hard.
JASON STATHAMThe thing about the UK is we don’t really make that many great movies.
JASON STATHAMPeople take chances every now and then, and you don’t want to disappoint them.
JASON STATHAMAnd if people come up and say they like the movies you’re in, it’s a great compliment.
JASON STATHAMSome 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.
JASON STATHAMAnd it was a great experience, you know, to travel the world and compete at a certain level. It teaches you discipline, focus, and certainly keeps you out of trouble.
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