There's no one in the world close to Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is a phenomenon. He's brilliant. Just because his physique belies that, don't underestimate him.

I watch a lot of news, and I watch musical shows because I think the music of the young people is really their news reports. They let you know how their country is going through their eyes, and about their experiences in the everyday shock of growing up.

I never started out to be an action actor. I was an ensemble actor. "Rocky" was an ensemble film. "F.I.S.T." was an ensemble. "Paradise Alley" was an ensemble.

People don't realize that when they 'throw out' their back, it's often because of weak abs. These muscles are essential for lower-back strength and good posture.

Now it really is, believe it or not, 90% of the films are green lit, not by the studio heads, but by the marketing department.

Theater is like boxing - having the audience ringside. It's instant gratification. Or horrification.

Once I stopped trying to always do everything my way, and once I asked for God's help, things have truly gone a different direction.