One of the toughest guys in the world is Randy Couture – he is the true epitome of what a tough guy is.
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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I’ve been unfortunate enough to be working, and recovering from a few injuries now and again.
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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.
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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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People like to pigeonhole you.
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It’s something I never dreamed I’d be doing, making movies.
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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 just gravitate to those more testosterone-filled sort of parts than me playing something a bit more fairy-like.
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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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It’s street theater. You have to make it entertaining so people don’t get bored and walk away.
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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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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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I’ve come from nowhere, and I’m not shy to go back.
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I used to play a lot of racket sports, tennis and squash.
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I’m enthusiastic and ambitious, and I work hard.
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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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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.
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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’m not fixed in any genre. I love all kinds of films. The essential thing is; you have to have good material. If you have the filmmaker, and the material, and the script is good, you can start from there.
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Do 40 hard minutes, not an hour and a half of nonsense.
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If anybody knows how to make action movies it’s Sly.
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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 should never go with rumors because they’re often not correct.
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In Hollywood, people get reputations, just rumors that are passed down.
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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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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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