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 STATHAMMy father used to run auctions. He’s now a singer in the Canary Islands.
More Jason Statham Quotes
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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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I’m not as big a soccer fan as people might imagine, being British.
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I’ve come from nowhere, and I’m not shy to go back.
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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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Well, I’m used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals.
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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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And if people come up and say they like the movies you’re in, it’s a great compliment.
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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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People like to pigeonhole you.
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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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It’s something I never dreamed I’d be doing, making movies.
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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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The thing about the UK is we don’t really make that many great movies.
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If anybody knows how to make action movies it’s Sly.
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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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