It’s street theater. You have to make it entertaining so people don’t get bored and walk away.
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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And if people come up and say they like the movies you’re in, it’s a great compliment.
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My father used to run auctions. He’s now a singer in the Canary Islands.
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Every sequel needs to be bigger and better.
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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’m not as big a soccer fan as people might imagine, being British.
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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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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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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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Guy Ritchie, he thinks going to drama school is the worst thing in the world.
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The thing about the UK is we don’t really make that many great movies.
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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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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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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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I’ve come from nowhere, and I’m not shy to go back.
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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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Once you expose your private life, if you give one little bit, the floodgates are open and everyone’s got a free range for you.
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Looking good and feeling good go hand in hand. If you have a healthy lifestyle, your diet and nutrition are set and you’re working out, you’re going to feel good.
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Do 40 hard minutes, not an hour and a half of nonsense.
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Jet was very busy. I’ve been inspired by a lot of his movies.
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I should never go with rumors because they’re often not correct.
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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 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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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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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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Look at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. He’s definitely went to school and trained.
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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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