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.

I tend to think of action movies as exuberant morality plays in which good triumphs over evil.

Usually whenever you're scared of something, do it. If you're not afraid of it, don't do it.

I have two lovely sons and some good memories, but I've had a rather tumultuous personal life. It hasn't been dull; I've been the Hiroshima of love.

If you look back at life, I bet you will regret about 80% of your actions. But life consists of all mistakes.

The character of Rocky was built on the idea that he was chosen to do something. That's why the first image in Rocky is the picture of Christ.

Like I said, I've got too much respect for women to marry them, but that doesn't mean you can't support them emotionally and financially.