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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More Jason Statham Quotes
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The thing about the UK is we don’t really make that many great movies.
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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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Look at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. He’s definitely went to school and trained.
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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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There is something about yourself that you don’t know.
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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 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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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 love to get behind the wheel and get competitive.
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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.
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Jet was very busy. I’ve been inspired by a lot of his movies.
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Well, I’m used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals.
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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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People take chances every now and then, and you don’t want to disappoint them.
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People like to pigeonhole you.
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