Jason Statham Quotes

I guess nobody can teach you the knack, or whatever it is, that helps you come to life on stage.

The difference between great actors and the rest of us isn't simply that they know how to make more out of less, but that, like lions at the watering hole, they will always take more than their share from the pool of available resources - extra air from the room, added knowledge from our faces.

I say what's on my mind and have a good time. I try to give people a show. It's all about giving people a good time once you get out under those lights.

I think musicians oftentimes have the right skill set to be good actors. And with Rihanna, I noticed her and knew of her obviously, and was very taken with her charisma and her confidence.

I'm a natural ham. It doesn't bother me to perform.

I think a lot of good actors - for instance, Gary Sinise - have no training. His training was really entirely on his feet. I suppose you have to have an instinct for it.

Ever since I was a little kid, I loved being the centre of attention. I think it's part of the reason why I loved skating. You're literally in a fishbowl. You're in the middle of the ice by yourself, and the world is watching.

I have that inherent performer personality.

You have to be careful with Vikram around otherwise he would eat you alive with his acting!

You know, I don't think you need to be educated to be a great actor.

I think the more you do this and the more comfortable you become on stage, you start speaking more and becoming more of a character in yourself.

I don't think that just because you go on stage you are an exhibitionist.

In order to be a good actor, I'm a firm believer that you need to bring something to the table.

I'm not like a performer type.

You put him in front of 50,000 people, he's at home.

Put me on stage and I'm happy.

Being on stage makes me come to life. When all eyes are on you, they're watching every move you make.

The truth is that to enjoy acting one must be an exhibitionist at heart, one must revel in those exposures of the emotions which would be agonizing to a shy or reserved person. All the great actors have been and are exhibitionists.

To be a good actor, you have to be very smart. But to be a great actor, you also have to have a streak of, 'I'm an idiot, a complete lunatic.'

I feel that I am a good actor.

I'm most at home on the stage.

Any of Bette Midler's concerts should be required viewing for every actor/performer. She has the audience in the palm of her hands at all times and can switch emotions on a dime: Great singer, great actress, great comedian - fearless.

There's just something about being on stage and being with the people that, once that camera turns on, you find the strength to keep it cool, look good, act like you're not cold, act like you ain't nervous, act like you aren't scared. I think that comes with confidence and practice.

By the time I was five, I was a little diva.

I'm just not one of those naturally funny, relaxed actors who enjoy the spotlight and are so good at it.