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

To me, the most perfect screenplay ever written will be one word, when you finally reduce it down to that. Until then, writing will be an imperfect form of communication.

I guess the best thing I do of all is ride. Horsemanship, I have a natural flair for it.

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.

Sometimes I write with music on, and if I'm in a good flow, I don't even hear it.

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

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.