I've had a lot of operations. I'm kind of like Franken-actor.

I have all kinds of chest injuries; I tore my vein during 'Rocky II' and had 60 stitches. If you've seen 'Rocky Balboa,' you'll know how bad they look.

I think people of all occupations, whether it's the camera - puller or the man who's doing the catering, they can identify with Rambo's frustrations, with the veteran's frustrations.

There aren't a lot of opportunities for that rite of passage that makes you a man. War is one of them, and violent sports are another.

I've done my "mind over matter" movies, and I think probably that people aren't really interested in seeing me do that anymore. I think I'm kind of past my prime to do dramatic films. I think it'd become kind of like almost a pathetic cry out to be recognized as a serious drama actor.

Boxing is sort of an inevitability. We know they are going to be pounding each other.

You have to be really loyal to the people that supported you when you were coming up.