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.

The unique thing about bodybuilding is that when I compete it is just me on a stage alone. There is no field, no bat, no ball, no skis, no skates. All other athletes have to use equipment, like a football. But I don't use anything in competition except myself. It's just me up there. Me alone. No coach. No nothing.

Never follow the crowd. Go where it's empty.

What drove me to become the world's greatest bodybuilder is no different from what drives other athletes to become great tennis players or boxers or jockeys.

Mentally it is possible to break records, once you understand that, you can do anything.

The worst thing I can be is the same as everybody else. I hate that.

Obviously, I've made statements that were ludicrous and crazy and outrageous and all those things, because that's the way I always was.