Jason Statham Quotes
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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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Every single day has a different combination of exercises. It always changes, and that's what keeps things interesting.
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I've never been one to run around in Speedos on the beach.
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I like a few vintage Rolexes, and Panerais are good. I'm not into sports watches - I like chronometers.
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Depending on the season, you'll find me outdoors doing an activity.
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I was running around and bouncing out of the pram as a baby.
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My role model is Sly Stallone.
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Working with Sylvester Stallone is beyond a 'pinch yourself' moment. I remember growing up watching his films.
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People who are in a position of power like to throw their weight around, and that becomes abuse.
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If we want to talk about the movies that have made an impact in what I do in the action realm - Bruce Lee in 'Enter the Dragon.' I've watched that countless times.
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Jet was very busy. I've been inspired by a lot of his movies.
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The physical DNA has always been part of our family. My dad was a good boxer and gymnast; my mum is a ballroom dancer, and my brother does martial arts.
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I really enjoyed working with Guy Ritchie. One, it gave me a career, and two, they're probably a couple of the best films I've ever done.
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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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I don't have to pitch movies. I'm no good at it!
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There's a huge amount of faith and confidence in the stunt team.
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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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I loved 'The Sweeney.'
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The most frustrating thing about injuries is that they take so bloody long to heal.
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Human nature says that you want a bargain, whether you want the goods or not. You think that something is a steal, you'll buy it.
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A lot of the characters I've played before are heroic or invincible in some ways and not tuned into fear and anxiety and pain.
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People love stories about the mafia: 'The Godfather,' 'American Gangster.'
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I suppose that's the European way, dangerous and hairy.
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The movie style of fighting is completely exaggerated with over-the-top movements. You'd get completely hammered if you fought like that in a real fight situation.