Jason Statham

I love the hip-hop scene.

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

It's not like I am a junkie that wants to throw himself from very tall buildings, but some people are, and I love them kind of people.

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.

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

I love to get behind the wheel and get competitive.

Some of my best experiences are with writer/directors. Guy Ritchie is one. I feel they have a clearer view of what they want to do. They haven't got to try and interpret someone's writing; it's all theirs. I really admire that.

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.

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

The best things in life sometimes happen spontaneously.

I've never had an acting lesson in my life. I don't know whether that's a good or bad thing.

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.