“I’m a child of God first. Before I became a celebrity, I was baptized a Christian.”

Not even always preaching but just leading, motivating them by being a leader.

Judas betrayed Jesus. Lady Red betrayed John Dillinger. Those things happen.

I used to bodyguard for Muhammad Ali, Leon Spinks, Sugar Ray Leonard. I used to bodyguard a lot of diamond merchants.

My mother is a strong, wonderful woman. I could never be anything she didn’t want me to be.

To me, it’s offensive. A bouncer likes to get physical, likes to put his hands on people.

Why am I here? I’m not lucky. That’s God.

Life guided me to being a bodyguard, protecting people, then in the movies, so I’m happy with everything because basically all I ever wanted to do was be a good son and take care of my mother.

When I was growing up, my family was so poor we couldn’t afford to pay attention.

Stay humble and be concerned for the less fortunate.

I pity the fool who just gives up.

When I’m ready to fight, my opponent has a better chance of surviving a forest fire wearing gasoline drawers.

This guy Clubber Lang, I’ve been him all my life. He’s mean and hungry just like me.

I could talk all day, T stands for talking, T stands for tender, T stands for things that don’t even rhyme with T.

If you can’t read, the only thing you can do is enjoy the pictures, not the whole story.

My reputation grew because I was a professional. I did my job, and I was courteous – a no-nonsense guy.

I try to motivate people. I try to inspire them.