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I almost sabotaged my career. 'The Fast and the Furious' didn't let me, and I'm grateful now. That franchise gave me the opportunity.

— Paul Walker

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

When I first did 'The Fast and the Furious', I didn't want there to be a sequel on the first one. I thought, 'Why would you rush to do a sequel - just because your first film is successful?'

— Vin Diesel

I have been a big fan of the 'Fast and the Furious' franchise. The films are fast-paced, fun and keep the audience involved. There is a great mix of humor and action, something I really appreciate.

— Tony Jaa

'Sabotage' was an opportunity. That was journeyman work, but the irony is I learned more off that movie on what filmmaking is and isn't than everything else combined. A lot of lessons, and it will impact me for the rest of my career.

— David Ayer

Before the 'Fast & Furious' promo in Manila, I went on a vacation in the Philippines 10 years earlier. I loved it. My 'Miss Saigon' friends showed me around.

— Luke Evans

My first film as an actor was 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High,' a glorious experience that spoiled me for future films.

— Eric Stoltz

✗Opposing Perspectives

I turned down the opportunity to be in some films that went on to be blockbusters.

— Elizabeth McGovern

I'm a 'Fast & Furious' fan.

— Lucas Till

I had to get a job, and of course, the job was 'The Godfather.' That made me be something I didn't know I was going to be. I became a big-shot director.

— Francis Ford Coppola

Up until 'Fast and Furious 7,' every movie I've made has been a film that I've created, franchises that I've created.

— James Wan

'Fast and Furious' is the only franchise that I've directed that I did not create from scratch. So it definitely was an eye-opening experience for me coming to that world. I had to be respectful of the roles that had been established by the filmmakers before me, and I was cool with that.

— James Wan