The phenomenal thing that happened to me is that I was able to create two memorable men: one is the ultimate optimist, Rocky, and then you have Rambo, the ultimate pessimist. You're going to always be remembered for them, no matter what you do.

At the end of the day, 'Rocky' is a love story, and he could never have reached the final bell without Adrian.

I was an ambitious child and I tended to be scatterbrained. If I was at school and saw a bird outside the window I wanted to follow it. I was adventurous.

There are endless exercises for arms, but the basics are best-chinups and pushups.

People asked if I could have played the Terminator. Are you kidding? Not a chance, I never could have played the Terminator.

Early on everyone should do, every time they do a big film, they should do a little film. It really does keep you grounded.

You have to grab life by the throat and squeeze before it grabs you by your neck and breaks it. Own your destiny.