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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: 55 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
I'm a big Bruce Lee fan, and if I saw Bruce Lee try to be some namby-pamby lawyer, I'd want my money back.

I'm a big Bruce Lee fan, and if I saw Bruce Lee try to be some namby-pamby lawyer, I'd want my money back.

Jason Statham
I've always got a home in England. My family and friends are there. It's a place I hold very close to me.

I've always got a home in England. My family and friends are there. It's a place I hold very close to me.

Jason Statham
I just gravitate to those more testosterone-filled sort of parts than me playing something a bit more fairy-like.

I just gravitate to those more testosterone-filled sort of parts than me playing something a bit more fairy-like.

Jason Statham
Look at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. He's definitely went to school and trained.

Look at someone like Edward Norton. A truly phenomenal actor. He's definitely went to school and trained.

Jason Statham
Just because the rest of the people in Hollywood don't do their stunts doesn't mean I don't.

Just because the rest of the people in Hollywood don't do their stunts doesn't mean I don't.

Jason Statham
I think being a competitive diver for years helps you focus and dedicate yourself to what's needed.

I think being a competitive diver for years helps you focus and dedicate yourself to what's needed.

Jason Statham
The fight training was very extensive, a lot of stretching, a lot of coordination of balance exercises.

The fight training was very extensive, a lot of stretching, a lot of coordination of balance exercises.

Jason Statham
One of the toughest guys in the world is Randy Couture - he is the true epitome of what a tough guy is.

One of the toughest guys in the world is Randy Couture - he is the true epitome of what a tough guy is.

Jason Statham
It's street theater. You have to make it entertaining so people don't get bored and walk away.

It's street theater. You have to make it entertaining so people don't get bored and walk away.

Jason Statham
Action comedy, if you can get it right, it is, for me, a particularly brilliant genre. It really is.

Action comedy, if you can get it right, it is, for me, a particularly brilliant genre. It really is.

Jason Statham
I've been unfortunate enough to be working, and recovering from a few injuries now and again.

I've been unfortunate enough to be working, and recovering from a few injuries now and again.

Jason Statham
There's something quite fascinating with crooks and criminals and all things against the law.

There's something quite fascinating with crooks and criminals and all things against the law.

Jason Statham
I pick up a lot of stuff from them, but I don't think there's any great trick to acting.

I pick up a lot of stuff from them, but I don't think there's any great trick to acting.

Jason Statham
People who are in a position of power like to throw their weight around, and that becomes abuse.

People who are in a position of power like to throw their weight around, and that becomes abuse.

Jason Statham
I love Tony Jaa. He's one of the best and most capable martial arts stuntmen in the world.

I love Tony Jaa. He's one of the best and most capable martial arts stuntmen in the world.

Jason Statham
And if people come up and say they like the movies you're in, it's a great compliment.

And if people come up and say they like the movies you're in, it's a great compliment.

Jason Statham
I don't go in for the high-end gyms with the high-tech equipment and all the fancy stuff.

I don't go in for the high-end gyms with the high-tech equipment and all the fancy stuff.

Jason Statham
The action-movie genre is a very difficult one to get satiated in terms of your acting bits.

The action-movie genre is a very difficult one to get satiated in terms of your acting bits.

Jason Statham
People love stories about the mafia: 'The Godfather,' 'American Gangster.'

People love stories about the mafia: 'The Godfather,' 'American Gangster.'

Jason Statham
Each director maintains a different personality. Either you get along, or you don't.

Each director maintains a different personality. Either you get along, or you don't.

Jason Statham
You only get one shot in your life, and you might as well push yourself and try things.

You only get one shot in your life, and you might as well push yourself and try things.

Jason Statham
Suits change a lot - the wide lapel thing, the fashion trends, the trousers change.

Suits change a lot - the wide lapel thing, the fashion trends, the trousers change.

Jason Statham
The most frustrating thing about injuries is that they take so bloody long to heal.

The most frustrating thing about injuries is that they take so bloody long to heal.

Jason Statham
People take chances every now and then, and you don't want to disappoint them.

People take chances every now and then, and you don't want to disappoint them.

Jason Statham
I love people who have a good sense of humor, tell a good story, tell a good joke.

I love people who have a good sense of humor, tell a good story, tell a good joke.

Jason Statham
A lot of action movies today seem to have scenes that just lead up to the action.

A lot of action movies today seem to have scenes that just lead up to the action.

Jason Statham
The oil sequence was about two or three days. It was very cold and was snowing.

The oil sequence was about two or three days. It was very cold and was snowing.

Jason Statham
Guy Ritchie, he thinks going to drama school is the worst thing in the world.

Guy Ritchie, he thinks going to drama school is the worst thing in the world.

Jason Statham
My father used to run auctions. He's now a singer in the Canary Islands.

My father used to run auctions. He's now a singer in the Canary Islands.

Jason Statham
I love getting dressed up in a suit because I don't do it all the time.

I love getting dressed up in a suit because I don't do it all the time.

Jason Statham
The thing about the UK is we don't really make that many great movies.

The thing about the UK is we don't really make that many great movies.

Jason Statham
Revenge is a caustic thing. I say, Breathe in, breathe deeply, let it go.

Revenge is a caustic thing. I say, Breathe in, breathe deeply, let it go.

Jason Statham
In Hollywood, people get reputations, just rumors that are passed down.

In Hollywood, people get reputations, just rumors that are passed down.

Jason Statham
I'm not as big a soccer fan as people might imagine, being British.

I'm not as big a soccer fan as people might imagine, being British.

Jason Statham
Depending on the season, you'll find me outdoors doing an activity.

Depending on the season, you'll find me outdoors doing an activity.

Jason Statham
There's a huge amount of faith and confidence in the stunt team.

There's a huge amount of faith and confidence in the stunt team.

Jason Statham
It's something I never dreamed I'd be doing, making movies.

It's something I never dreamed I'd be doing, making movies.

Jason Statham
Well, I'm used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals.

Well, I'm used to rubbing shoulders with crooks and criminals.

Jason Statham
Jet was very busy. I've been inspired by a lot of his movies.

Jet was very busy. I've been inspired by a lot of his movies.

Jason Statham
I've just got a really bad smile. I go for the scowl instead.

I've just got a really bad smile. I go for the scowl instead.

Jason Statham
I had such a good time working with Paul Feig on 'Spy.'

I had such a good time working with Paul Feig on 'Spy.'

Jason Statham
I've never been one to run around in Speedos on the beach.

I've never been one to run around in Speedos on the beach.

Jason Statham
When I go to the cinema I watch all different kinds of films.

When I go to the cinema I watch all different kinds of films.

Jason Statham
I thought 'The Bank Job' was a really quality movie.

I thought 'The Bank Job' was a really quality movie.

Jason Statham
I've come from nowhere, and I'm not shy to go back.

I've come from nowhere, and I'm not shy to go back.

Jason Statham
I suppose that's the European way, dangerous and hairy.

I suppose that's the European way, dangerous and hairy.

Jason Statham
I'm naturally a protective person to those close to me.

I'm naturally a protective person to those close to me.

Jason Statham
I like to meditate. But I get rid of my stress at the gym.

I like to meditate. But I get rid of my stress at the gym.

Jason Statham
I used to play a lot of racket sports, tennis and squash.

I used to play a lot of racket sports, tennis and squash.

Jason Statham
We're trying to make a movie that's interesting.

We're trying to make a movie that's interesting.

Jason Statham
The best things in life sometimes happen spontaneously.

The best things in life sometimes happen spontaneously.

Jason Statham
If you're going to do something, do it with style!

If you're going to do something, do it with style!

Jason Statham
We were diving in caves. It wasn't totally safe.

We were diving in caves. It wasn't totally safe.

Jason Statham
I'm enthusiastic and ambitious, and I work hard.

I'm enthusiastic and ambitious, and I work hard.

Jason Statham
I love to get behind the wheel and get competitive.

I love to get behind the wheel and get competitive.

Jason Statham
I'm not a method actor; I hope you know that!

I'm not a method actor; I hope you know that!

Jason Statham
I'm very fussy. I'm very hard to please.

I'm very fussy. I'm very hard to please.

Jason Statham
Science fiction I've always been a fan of.

Science fiction I've always been a fan of.

Jason Statham
I'm certainly not Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt.

I'm certainly not Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt.

Jason Statham
I like crime thrillers. I like heist movies.

I like crime thrillers. I like heist movies.

Jason Statham
You should never assume about someone.

You should never assume about someone.

Jason Statham
In my misspent youth, I was risky.

In my misspent youth, I was risky.

Jason Statham
I loved 'The Sweeney.'

I loved 'The Sweeney.'

Jason Statham
People like to pigeonhole you.

People like to pigeonhole you.

Jason Statham
High risk is high adrenaline.

High risk is high adrenaline.

Jason Statham
I love the hip-hop scene.

I love the hip-hop scene.

Jason Statham

At least in making an action film, there's always going to be someone who wants to see a car chase. Even if a lot of the people don't like it, there will be a lot of people that do. But bad comedy is just garbage.

Jason Statham

If you can have a great story that people can follow the mystery and get the suspense, and then you have those moments of tension and a splash of visual fun, then you kind of get everything. You get your money's worth.

Jason Statham

If someone's got a fear of heights, they'd probably say, well, hanging off a helicopter at 3,000 feet above downtown L.A. would be the scariest. For me, that's a day's work, something I was very happy to do.

Jason Statham

I like fashion. My mum was a dressmaker, believe it or not, so the consequence of that was that all my clothes were homemade, and I looked like a terrible mess until I was old enough to buy my own. But I love good tailoring.

Jason Statham

A lot of the TV shows, they do long hours, and they do a lot of days, and you don't get a lot of time. But the good thing is, if you get one that's made in L.A., or made in a place you want to be, you get to go home every night.

Jason Statham

I think we're all sensitive; everyone has a certain way about themselves that people don't like to let their emotions out too often. I think people tend to suppress them and hold them in, so I think there's a bit of that in me.

Jason Statham