"I've come from nowhere, and I'm not shy to go back"
About this Quote
In the context of Statham’s brand - the working-class British cadence, the hard-edged action roles, the persona of competence without fuss - the quote functions as a credibility contract. It’s a preemptive strike against the Hollywood trap where success demands constant self-mythologizing. He doesn’t promise moral purity; he promises readiness. If the industry turns, if the audience moves on, he’ll survive because he never built his identity on being adored.
The subtext is also a warning: don’t confuse my current status with dependence. In a culture that treats visibility as oxygen, “I can go without it” is a flex.
Quote Details
| Topic | Humility |
|---|---|
| Source | Help us find the source |
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Citation Formats
APA Style (7th ed.)
Statham, Jason. (2026, January 14). I've come from nowhere, and I'm not shy to go back. FixQuotes. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/ive-come-from-nowhere-and-im-not-shy-to-go-back-80182/
Chicago Style
Statham, Jason. "I've come from nowhere, and I'm not shy to go back." FixQuotes. January 14, 2026. https://fixquotes.com/quotes/ive-come-from-nowhere-and-im-not-shy-to-go-back-80182/.
MLA Style (9th ed.)
"I've come from nowhere, and I'm not shy to go back." FixQuotes, 14 Jan. 2026, https://fixquotes.com/quotes/ive-come-from-nowhere-and-im-not-shy-to-go-back-80182/. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.








