My problem is that people get intimidated by someone big and beautiful like me. They hate to think I can be smart as well.
DOLPH LUNDGRENPeople 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 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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You really have to work hard to create a three-dimensional character. You have to rehearse and explore and take your time. You can’t just memorize your lines and do it on the fly.
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I discovered martial arts, first judo and then karate.
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Having bodyguards is just part of being famous, I think.
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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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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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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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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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You get a bigger paycheck if you are the hero. There is something good about it.
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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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One day you’ll understand the sheer awesomeness that is me.
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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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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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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.
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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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