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.
JASON STATHAMOnce you expose your private life, if you give one little bit, the floodgates are open and everyone’s got a free range for you.
More Jason Statham Quotes
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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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It’s something I never dreamed I’d be doing, making movies.
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A lot of action movies today seem to have scenes that just lead up to the action.
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I’m enthusiastic and ambitious, and I work hard.
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Well, I’m used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals.
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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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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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And it was a great experience, you know, to travel the world and compete at a certain level. It teaches you discipline, focus, and certainly keeps you out of trouble.
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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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It’s street theater. You have to make it entertaining so people don’t get bored and walk away.
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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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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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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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If you got a good imagination, a lot of confidence and you kind of know what you are saying, then you might be able to do it. I know a lot of colorful characters at home that would make great actors.
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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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