“Sometimes there are people who don’t know how to make action movies – and that situation isn’t a good one.”

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.

One of the toughest guys in the world is Randy Couture – he is the true epitome of what a tough guy is.

I used to play a lot of racket sports, tennis and squash.

And if people come up and say they like the movies you’re in, it’s a great compliment.

Look at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. He’s definitely went to school and trained.

In Hollywood, people get reputations, just rumors that are passed down.

If anybody knows how to make action movies it’s Sly.

I’m not a method actor; I hope you know that!

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.

I’ve come from nowhere, and I’m not shy to go back.

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.

Guy Ritchie, he thinks going to drama school is the worst thing in the world.

Well, I’m used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals.

I 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.

I just gravitate to those more testosterone-filled sort of parts than me playing something a bit more fairy-like.

When I go to the cinema I watch all different kinds of films.

You can’t read about push ups. You gotta do them.

An intention is a quality of consciousness that you bring to an action.

What I ought to do and what I feel like doing are seldom the same thing.

Everyone is saying that I’m retiring, but I want to solemnly declare, that I don’t want to retire, I just want to do things a bit less dangerous to my body, less dangerous action.

Look yourself in the mirror and ask yourself, what do I want to do everyday for the rest of my life. Do that!

The best thing about giving of ourselves is that what we get is always better than what we give. The reaction is greater than the action.

If you don’t do what Fear says…you’ll go ahead and speak up, you’ll sign up, you’ll buy, you’ll sell, you’ll jump.

Imagination is the hotbed where this sin is too often hatched. Guard your thoughts, and there will be little fear about your actions.