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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More Jason Statham Quotes
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Look at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. He’s definitely went to school and trained.
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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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I love to get behind the wheel and get competitive.
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I used to play a lot of racket sports, tennis and squash.
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Jet was very busy. I’ve been inspired by a lot of his movies.
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People take chances every now and then, and you don’t want to disappoint them.
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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 think being a competitive diver for years helps you focus and dedicate yourself to what’s needed.
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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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The fight training was very extensive, a lot of stretching, a lot of coordination of balance exercises.
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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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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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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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In 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.
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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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A kid is something precious, and you want to protect it and keep it fun. I’m not a dad, but I’ve seen people and how they behave with their kids.
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Without doing the big blockbusters, I wouldn’t be able to find the money to go after little projects that I want to do.
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It’s street theater. You have to make it entertaining so people don’t get bored and walk away.
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A lot of action movies today seem to have scenes that just lead up to the action.
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If you got a good imagination, a lot of confidence and you kind of know what you are saying, then you might be able to do it. I know a lot of colorful characters at home that would make great actors.
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In Hollywood, people get reputations, just rumors that are passed down.
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And 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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I’m used to being efficient and a guy that can do more than the average guy can.
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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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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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When I go to the cinema I watch all different kinds of films.
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