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.
JASON STATHAMThe fight training was very extensive, a lot of stretching, a lot of coordination of balance exercises.
More Jason Statham Quotes
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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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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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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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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 used to play a lot of racket sports, tennis and squash.
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I’m prepared to take risks. And every movie that I do is a risk. No one knows what the movie is going out turn out like.
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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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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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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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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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My father used to run auctions. He’s now a singer in the Canary Islands.
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Well, I’m used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals.
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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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I love Tony Jaa. He’s one of the best and most capable martial arts stuntmen in the world.
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People take chances every now and then, and you don’t want to disappoint them.
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