I'd live in a museum if I could. I used to spend hours and hours in the Museum of Modern Art.

Every rep I did on chin-ups, on squats with 500 pounds, I never said, to myself, 'Oh, my God, another rep.' I said, 'Yes, another rep, because that will make my dream turn into a reality.'

When you're pushed killing is as easy as breathing.

Often people going into directing want to learn as much as they possibly can about "technique." And I say the hell with that.

I'm a patriot of the heart.

You know what I think happened? After 'Rocky,' I was almost set up in the eyes of the media to make a flop.

Crunches are much more effective than regular sit-ups because they specifically target your upper abdominal muscles rather than your hip muscles. If you're not used to them, they can cause soreness a day or two later, but it's a 'cool' soreness. A badge of honor.