I prefer to channel my problems and inner demons through a character. Another persona. That protects me and my family. I can get my frustrations out that way.
DOLPH LUNDGRENI 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.
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When I got cast in ‘Rocky IV,’ I had never seen a film camera before. And here I was in this boxing movie.
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As a hero, you have to play it straight. The audience is going to live through you, so you have to be more neutral. They will be projecting their thoughts and their actions onto the main character.
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I’m not going to freeze my body. One life is enough for me. Some people take this gamble. That someone will be able to bring them back in the future. I’m not going to do it.
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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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There are a lot of great athletes who stop working out, and they get out of shape like everybody else in their 30s and 40s.
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People like to lay their whole life, and all of their own secrets out in front of the world. They make money off of it, and find satisfaction that way. I personally don’t believe in that. I think it can be hurtful to yourself and those around you.
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I do a little bit of yoga-style meditation. Relaxing and breathing even just one minute a day makes a big difference.
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I’ve actually always been into suits. But I never really wore them, I guess because I was too young and it didn’t feel right.
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I suppose I will try to enjoy my life now while I have it. Who knows what’s going to happen in the future?
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The interesting thing about TV drama that’s kind of nice is, I’m just an actor. I’m doing my role.
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Stallone is a pretty tough director. You don’t mess with him.
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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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My problem is that people get intimidated by someone big and beautiful like me. They hate to think I can be smart as well.
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I’ve drank more beer and pissed more blood and banged more women than all you numb nuts put together!
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You get a bigger paycheck if you are the hero. There is something good about it.
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I think the energy I give off is quite non-confrontational. That’s something you learn from karate. Once you try to be a tough guy, you’ve got to pay up. You’ve got to prove yourself. And that’s exhausting.
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Having bodyguards is just part of being famous, I think.
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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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The acting style that has emerged from HD, because of the contrast and how sharp the picture is, it’s more neutrally played. The main character is very minamalistic. That’s what works in this digital age.
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When I started studying acting in New York, I didn’t plan to be an action hero. I just wanted to learn acting because I felt it was something I needed to try to do for myself, to express something, my inner pain, or something I couldn’t get out.
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When I was a teenager, my dad used to put a lot of pressure on me to be successful, and I’d really beat myself up about things like losing martial arts competitions.
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My sensei was a British karate champion named Brian Fitkin. He was my mentor and because I had a hard relationship with my dad, he became a father figure to me.
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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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One day you’ll understand the sheer awesomeness that is me.
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I like being the villian. I don’t know if it has to do with my personality. You get to have a lot more fun as a villian. You don’t have to stick to the rules. You can be a lot crazier. You can go off the rails.
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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.
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