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111 Powerful Quotes By Jason Statham That Prove Why He Is Such A Badass

Famous As: British Actor Best Known for His Action-Thriller Films
Born On: July 26, 1967
Born In: Shirebrook. England
Age: 56 Years
Jason Statham, actor and film producer, is generally typecast as an antihero portraying irredeemably tough characters. According to most critics, his presence in any film is actually defining feature, telling its audience what they can expect from the film. However, his quotes show that he is totally a different person, who loves to meditate, believes that revenge is caustic and goes to gym to get rid of his tension. Indeed, in his interviews, he has talked about himself frankly; giving an insight into his mind He also has talked about his work extensively, which are sure to interest any movie lover. Let us take a look at some of his quotes and sayings on stress, meditation, love, money, hard work, people, fun, America and more. 
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.

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.

Jason Statham
A movie, it's like a very complicated timepiece. There's a lot of wheels in a watch. And some of those wheels, if they don't turn right, then, you know, the watch ain't gonna tell the time.

A movie, it's like a very complicated timepiece. There's a lot of wheels in a watch. And some of those wheels, if they don't turn right, then, you know, the watch ain't gonna tell the time.

Jason Statham
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.

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.

Jason Statham
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.

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 Statham
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.

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.

Jason Statham
I don't do isolation body building; I just do practical things that help me with the kind of things that are asked of me in action movies. You know, a lot of kick boxing, a lot of sparring.

I don't do isolation body building; I just do practical things that help me with the kind of things that are asked of me in action movies. You know, a lot of kick boxing, a lot of sparring.

Jason Statham
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.

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.

Jason Statham
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.

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.

Jason Statham
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.

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.

Jason Statham
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.

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.

Jason Statham
People like 'Crank,' some people like 'Redemption.' I'm just happy to do things that satiate a different part of me, that test me a little bit.

People like 'Crank,' some people like 'Redemption.' I'm just happy to do things that satiate a different part of me, that test me a little bit.

Jason Statham
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.

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.

Jason Statham
Me in a cape? I don't fancy that. Tight tights? Nah! I don't think that's right for me. I just respond more to true stories; that's my flavour.

Me in a cape? I don't fancy that. Tight tights? Nah! I don't think that's right for me. I just respond more to true stories; that's my flavour.

Jason Statham
When I was growing up, my dad didn't have weights, so he made himself a weight bench. Instead of a hand-me-down jacket, it was a hand-me-down weight bench.

When I was growing up, my dad didn't have weights, so he made himself a weight bench. Instead of a hand-me-down jacket, it was a hand-me-down weight bench.

Jason Statham
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.

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.

Jason Statham
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.

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.

Jason Statham
Every actor has a strength, and sometimes you just respond to things that you see yourself better at. I'm aware of what I can and can't do.

Every actor has a strength, and sometimes you just respond to things that you see yourself better at. I'm aware of what I can and can't do.

Jason Statham
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.

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.

Jason Statham
Most guys, tough or not, hide emotions. I know a lot of tough guys; they're just as weak as the next man, but they don't show it.

Most guys, tough or not, hide emotions. I know a lot of tough guys; they're just as weak as the next man, but they don't show it.

Jason Statham
The insurance of working with a big, already successful franchise just gives you the chance to do other things on a more personal level.

The insurance of working with a big, already successful franchise just gives you the chance to do other things on a more personal level.

Jason Statham
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.

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.

Jason Statham
I'm sure everyone that has ever done an action movie has just drooled over how full of talent Bruce Lee was and how unique he was.

I'm sure everyone that has ever done an action movie has just drooled over how full of talent Bruce Lee was and how unique he was.

Jason Statham
How long you can continue to be good at something is how much you believe in yourself and how much hard work you do with the training.

How long you can continue to be good at something is how much you believe in yourself and how much hard work you do with the training.

Jason Statham
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.

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.

Jason Statham
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.

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.

Jason Statham
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.

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.

Jason Statham
Every single day has a different combination of exercises. It always changes, and that's what keeps things interesting.

Every single day has a different combination of exercises. It always changes, and that's what keeps things interesting.

Jason Statham
Without doing the big blockbusters, I wouldn't be able to find the money to go after little projects that I want to do.

Without doing the big blockbusters, I wouldn't be able to find the money to go after little projects that I want to do.

Jason Statham
I'm more into MMA than any other sport. I watch a lot of the UFC fights. I have since it first came onto the scene.

I'm more into MMA than any other sport. I watch a lot of the UFC fights. I have since it first came onto the scene.

Jason Statham
Working with Sylvester Stallone is beyond a 'pinch yourself' moment. I remember growing up watching his films.

Working with Sylvester Stallone is beyond a 'pinch yourself' moment. I remember growing up watching his films.

Jason Statham