I understand that a lot of other actors don't have a choice. They have to eat so they need to work and they'll do films that they're not so proud of. But I've been fortunate enough to be given a second wind, so I try to pick projects I know will provide the audience the kind of escapism they want from me.

When life hits you pretty hard, you can go into a dark corner.

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

Boxing is a great exercise ... as long as you can yell "cut" whenever you want to.

Every generation has to find their own heroes.

I have tremendous respect for fighters and I always tell people that boxing in movies is one thing but when you get into the ring for real, even the worst heavyweight in the world is going to murder you. You've just got to appreciate the pain and the suffering and the glory and skill that goes into what they do. That's why I love the sport so much.

I know I can't play funny roles in movies. I tried, and it didn't work.