Statham acknowledges debt to Ritchie
02/09/2006 - 11:00:46Movie action man Jason Statham owes his entire movie career to Guy Ritchie, who gave him his big break in movie Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels.
Statham insists he would still be where Ritchie found him, a street seller, had Ritchie not taken a chance and cast him as a gangster in the British movie.
The actor - now a Hollywood big-hitter - says: "Without him I'd still be working jewellery and perfume on the streets. It's not like I had further education or exams.
"He's a complete inspiration. I love his movies and he's got great taste. If I do need to ask him a question, he'll give me his opinion and it's always a very valued one."
