When I was 15 years old I felt totally confident I would become a world champion and the greatest bodybuilder in the world. The same was true of show business - I knew that one day I would make more money than anyone else in the industry and I did. For that you need the willingness to work and do everything it takes to make the vision turn into reality.

Positive thinking can be contagious. Being surrounded by winners helps you develop into a winner.

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

My own dreams fortunately came true in this great state. I became Mr. Universe; I became a successful businessman. And even though some people say I still speak with a slight accent, I have reached the top of the acting profession.

When you have a well developed body and you're confident, you see people bending your way, wanting to be on your side, wanting to do things for you.

I know a lot of athletes and models are written off as just bodies. I never felt used for my body.

Men shouldn't feel like fags just because they want to have nice-looking bodies.