I used to play a lot of racket sports, tennis and squash.
JASON STATHAMIt’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.
More Jason Statham Quotes
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I love to get behind the wheel and get competitive.
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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 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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The fight training was very extensive, a lot of stretching, a lot of coordination of balance exercises.
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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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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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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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Jet was very busy. I’ve been inspired by a lot of his movies.
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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 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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I should never go with rumors because they’re often not correct.
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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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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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Sometimes there are people who don’t know how to make action movies – and that situation isn’t a good one.
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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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When I go to the cinema I watch all different kinds of films.
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Do 40 hard minutes, not an hour and a half of nonsense.
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It’s something I never dreamed I’d be doing, making movies.
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I’m used to being efficient and a guy that can do more than the average guy can.
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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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In Hollywood, people get reputations, just rumors that are passed down.
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Well, I’m used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals.
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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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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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People like to pigeonhole you.
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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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