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.
JASON STATHAMUsually 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.
More Jason Statham Quotes
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People take chances every now and then, and you don’t want to disappoint them.
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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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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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I love Tony Jaa. He’s one of the best and most capable martial arts stuntmen in the world.
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I’m enthusiastic and ambitious, and I work hard.
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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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The thing about the UK is we don’t really make that many great movies.
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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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Action comedy, if you can get it right, it is, for me, a particularly brilliant genre. It really is.
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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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One of the toughest guys in the world is Randy Couture – he is the true epitome of what a tough guy is.
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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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I think being a competitive diver for years helps you focus and dedicate yourself to what’s needed.
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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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When I go to the cinema I watch all different kinds of films.
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