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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More Jason Statham Quotes
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I’m enthusiastic and ambitious, and I work hard.
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There is something about yourself that you don’t know.
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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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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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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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If anybody knows how to make action movies it’s Sly.
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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 hard to predict what kinds of people are going to enjoy it [film]. And what people ain’t. That’s the movies. You never know.
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In Hollywood, people get reputations, just rumors that are passed down.
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I’m not a method actor; I hope you know that!
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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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I’m prepared to take risks. And every movie that I do is a risk. No one knows what the movie is going out turn out like.
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Do 40 hard minutes, not an hour and a half of nonsense.
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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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I’ve been unfortunate enough to be working, and recovering from a few injuries now and again.
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Well, I’m used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals.
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I’ve come from nowhere, and I’m not shy to go back.
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The insurance of working with a big, already successful franchise just gives you the chance to do other things on a more personal level.
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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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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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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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Look at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. He’s definitely went to school and trained.
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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 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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Every actor has a strength, and sometimes you just respond to things that you see yourself better at. I’m aware of what I can and can’t do.
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Guy Ritchie, he thinks going to drama school is the worst thing in the world.
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