A lot of actors are frustrated because they want to do things that are different and test themselves. Character actors are always looking for something the opposite of what they did.
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More Jason Statham Quotes
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My father used to run auctions. He’s now a singer in the Canary Islands.
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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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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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It’s something I never dreamed I’d be doing, making movies.
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I love to get behind the wheel and get competitive.
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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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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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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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I’ve come from nowhere, and I’m not shy to go back.
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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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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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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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If anybody knows how to make action movies it’s Sly.
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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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Jet was very busy. I’ve been inspired by a lot of his movies.
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I’m not a method actor; I hope you know that!
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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 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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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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Guy Ritchie, he thinks going to drama school is the worst thing in the world.
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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 used to play a lot of racket sports, tennis and squash.
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People take chances every now and then, and you don’t want to disappoint them.
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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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