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American stuntmen are smart - they think about safety. When they do a jump in a car, they calculate everything: the speed, the distance... But in Hong Kong, we don't know how to count. Everything we do is a guess. If you've got the guts, you do it. All of my stuntmen have gotten hurt.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the differences in approach to safety between American and Hong Kong stunt performers, emphasizing bravery in the face of uncertainty.
Jackie Chan contrasts the methodical and safety-conscious approach of American stuntmen with the more instinctual and risky style prevalent among his colleagues in Hong Kong. He underscores the idea that while calculations and safety measures are important, the daring spirit and willingness to take risks also play a crucial role in stunt performance. The quote reflects the culture of courage and improvisation that defines much of Chan's work and his view on the realities of performing stunts.
Themes
StuntsSafetyCourageRiskImprovisation
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about courage in the workplace.
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