I wanted to become an engineer, or get a masters in business. But I had the opportunity to do films when I was about 25 and it was a great way to express myself.
DOLPH LUNDGRENI discovered martial arts, first judo and then karate, and I became quite good at it, because I had something to prove. And more than anything, I needed to feel safe.
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I got good grades in school, but I’m not sure if I’m smart or if it just means I can study. I’ve never taken one of those IQ tests, and I don’t want to. It’s so pointless. As long as you enjoy life and have fun and you’re healthy and happy, that’s what matters.
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Jackie Chan, I’ve known him, he’s a great guy. I know he’s very watchable and fun. He’s perfect, actually.
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I try to keep the martial arts up. It’s a good thing, not just physically but also for your mind.
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I discovered martial arts, first judo and then karate, and I became quite good at it, because I had something to prove. And more than anything, I needed to feel safe.
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Stallone is a pretty tough director. You don’t mess with him.
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When you are acting in a film, you have no idea what scene the editor is going to choose. For instance, after you have directed, you feel more comfortable delivering a performance. Because you know the real performance is put together in the editing room.
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I think by planning an exercise regime, your diet follows to some extent.
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I used to play drums when I was a kid, play the trombone.
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I discovered martial arts, first judo and then karate.
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Because he’s a character who’s looking for his own identity, [He-Man is] an interesting role for an actor.
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Nicolas Cage is a great actor and he’s done some good action movies too.
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It takes nine months for a baby to develop, it takes nine months to develop a character.
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I was very sickly as a kid and had a lot of allergies, so martial arts gave me the chance to feel strong.
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Your body’s made to run, to walk, to trek long distances and carry things, work in a forest, and hunt animals. You have to keep it alive to function.
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I mean there’s still also an element of the audience looking for role models. In my day, when I started, if you were an action hero, you were a little bit of a role model like the person.
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