What is a movie star? It is an illusion. It was everything I ever wanted to be, but it became a kind of shell, non? It was what made me famous and got me women. But it wasn't real. Jean-Claude Van Damme famousillusionkind Change image and share on social
In an action film you act in the action. If it's a dramatic film you act in the drama. Jean-Claude Van Damme actactiondrama Change image and share on social
You need at least six or seven years to understand the philosophy and concentration of karate to know to clean your spirit of everything and dedicate your mind and body to the sport. Jean-Claude Van Damme bodycleanconcentration Change image and share on social
I came back to my original wife. I came back to her after I made a few boo-boos in my life. Coming back to her was good for me, good for her and good for the children. Jean-Claude Van Damme backboochild Change image and share on social
When I was 24, I was full of life. I was that ham who wanted to be famous, a movie star, all that stuff. I think it's cool. But it was not what I was searching for, really. It was more a delusion. Jean-Claude Van Damme cooldelusionfamous Change image and share on social
When I go on location, we have a schedule. And when you have a schedule, you know when you're not working, so I train very well on location. But I also train three or four times a week at home, but today I train differently than before. Jean-Claude Van Damme differentlyhomelocation share on social
Believe me - I've done very good stuff and very crazy stuff, and I don't regret the crazy stuff. Jean-Claude Van Damme crazygoodhave Change image and share on social
What really helps a guy to become an action hero today is the directing of the movie. All those fast cuts. Jean-Claude Van Damme actioncutdirect Change image and share on social
I like structure - like driving: go past the school on the street, stay on the right side, no hitting the car, go in right, you'll see a big church, stop and take a left, and you'll have it. By doing this I'm giving a structure of life, a path of light, and showing what happens between me and me, which is something very beautiful. Jean-Claude Van Damme beautifulbigcar share on social
It's time for me to do things I like so I will be happy, my wife will be happy, my friends will be happy. I just want to do something I'm proud of. It's time for me to change. I could sign with a company for 10 movies and I'm the king of video and so what? Jean-Claude Van Damme changecompanyfriend share on social