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.
JASON STATHAMAnd 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.
More Jason Statham Quotes
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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’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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I’m not a method actor; I hope you know that!
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If anybody knows how to make action movies it’s Sly.
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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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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.
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I love to get behind the wheel and get competitive.
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I’ve come from nowhere, and I’m not shy to go back.
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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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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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It’s something I never dreamed I’d be doing, making movies.
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I’m not as big a soccer fan as people might imagine, being British.
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In Hollywood, people get reputations, just rumors that are passed down.
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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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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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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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I should never go with rumors because they’re often not correct.
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People like to pigeonhole you.
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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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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 street theater. You have to make it entertaining so people don’t get bored and walk away.
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Well, I’m used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals.
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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 love Tony Jaa. He’s one of the best and most capable martial arts stuntmen in the world.
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There is something about yourself that you don’t know.
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