I found a new me. When I first came over to America, it was like, 'How can I be rich? How can I build my movie career? How can I become the most muscular man?' It was all about me, and then there was this turn, and I found it was really great to do this.

Don't be afraid of making decisions.

Confidence comes from victory, but strength comes from the struggle.

Self-confidence is something caught and not taught. And, risk-running and chance-taking are the only ways to catch it.

If I can sell tickets to my movies like Red Sonja or Last Action Hero, you know I can sell just about anything.

I posed for a gay magazine, which caused much comment. But it doesn't bother me. Gay people are fighting the same kind of stereotyping that bodybuilders are: People have certain misconceptions about them just as they do about us.

Concentrate on your goals. Do not allow other thoughts to enter your mind. If you allow them to, other things could take your concentration away from your ultimate aim.