The mind always fails first, not the body. The secret is to make your mind work for you, not against you.

I didn't mind basic training. It taught me that something that seems impossible at the start can be achieved.

When you’re out there partying, horsing around, someone out there at the same time is working hard. Someone is getting smarter and someone is winning. Just remember that.

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.

I like the color red because it's a fire. And I see myself as always being on fire.

The biggest problem that we have is that California is being run now by special interests. All of the politicians are not anymore making the moves for the people, but for special interests and we have to stop that.

Don't be afraid of making decisions.