People tell me I'm a comedian, but I don't approach acting from that perspective. I do know that everything in life has to do with your timing and perception. You have to be comfortable with the rhythm that you're in. You can't just jump into a fast rhythm if yours is slow. You might have to pick up the pace but in your own particular way. It has to do with personality, too.

I feel bad about my outlook, how I feel about people and society, and that I'll never be part of society the way I should.

I'm not a good-looking guy. I don't care if my nose gets mashed.

I just did what I did in my era, basically because of my admiration for the guys who came before me. That's how I've always looked at it. I never thought of boxing like, I'm going to be the greatest fighter ever and make a lot of money. Instead, I thought I was going to win because I learned from the best. I carefully studied the videotapes of all the fighters from the past, dissected their styles, and entered the ring with their spirit.

If he's not dead, it doesn't count.

Boxing brought me money and fame, but it never brought me no happiness.

Hard times fall upon everybody. Whatever it is, we're going to get out of it.