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.
JASON STATHAMMusclemen 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.
More Jason Statham Quotes
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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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I’m not a method actor; I hope you know that!
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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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Look at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. He’s definitely went to school and trained.
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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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Guy Ritchie, he thinks going to drama school is the worst thing in the world.
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I’m enthusiastic and ambitious, and I work hard.
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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 Hollywood, people get reputations, just rumors that are passed down.
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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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I’ve been unfortunate enough to be working, and recovering from a few injuries now and again.
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My father used to run auctions. He’s now a singer in the Canary Islands.
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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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Jet was very busy. I’ve been inspired by a lot of his movies.
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If anybody knows how to make action movies it’s Sly.
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