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.
JASON STATHAMIt’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.
More Jason Statham Quotes
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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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In Hollywood, people get reputations, just rumors that are passed down.
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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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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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Action comedy, if you can get it right, it is, for me, a particularly brilliant genre. It really is.
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If anybody knows how to make action movies it’s Sly.
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People take chances every now and then, and you don’t want to disappoint them.
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I used to play a lot of racket sports, tennis and squash.
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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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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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I’ve been unfortunate enough to be working, and recovering from a few injuries now and again.
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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 think being a competitive diver for years helps you focus and dedicate yourself to what’s needed.
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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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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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