There is something about yourself that you don’t know.
JASON STATHAMA 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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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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It’s something I never dreamed I’d be doing, making movies.
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I’m used to being efficient and a guy that can do more than the average guy can.
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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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The fight training was very extensive, a lot of stretching, a lot of coordination of balance exercises.
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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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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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Every sequel needs to be bigger and better.
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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 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 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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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’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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People take chances every now and then, and you don’t want to disappoint them.
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When I go to the cinema I watch all different kinds of films.
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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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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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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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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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I love Tony Jaa. He’s one of the best and most capable martial arts stuntmen in the world.
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Looking good and feeling good go hand in hand. If you have a healthy lifestyle, your diet and nutrition are set and you’re working out, you’re going to feel good.
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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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Action comedy, if you can get it right, it is, for me, a particularly brilliant genre. It really is.
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In Hollywood, people get reputations, just rumors that are passed down.
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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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