Don't be gullible, use life before it uses you. Understand there are no free lunches, and for every action you take, there's a reaction.

I never started out to be an action actor. I was an ensemble actor.

Artists die twice. First creatively. Then physically. The second one is the easiest.

When I was cognizant of the war, I was very angry at the street-corner liberals who were trying to defame the footsoldier. Because there was a man who had no choice. He was a cog in the wheel, just trying to survive. I was always aware of that.

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 there comes a time when you realize that you need God in your life, God's Word, and the spiritual guidance that only He can give.

In Philadelphia, there's no delineation, they address me as Rocky, for real. They'll say things like: "Rocky, do you like this coat?" Or: "Rock, say hi to my sister." Or: "Yo Rock, I know a great restaurant." There's no Sylvester. Even the Mayor goes: "It's good to have Rocky here today."