I didn’t come to Hollywood. Hollywood came to me. A lot of people wish they could say the things I say. Everyone out here is so phony, it’s sickening.
MR. TI didn’t come to Hollywood. Hollywood came to me. A lot of people wish they could say the things I say. Everyone out here is so phony, it’s sickening.
MR. TThey shouldn’t make the departure of a dancer so tear jerky because nobody’s going to war.
MR. TI always was a Christian… whatsoever a man thinks in his heart is who he is.
MR. TThey used to call me ‘Touchdown T.’ I remember in high school, we had homecoming, and I got in front of the pep rally, and I told them, ‘I’m going to run for three touchdowns.’ I ran for three touchdowns, kicked the extra point, and took myself out the game.
MR. TWhen I was old enough to change my name, I changed it to Mr. T so that the first word out of someone’s mouth was ‘Mister,’ a sign of respect.
MR. TIf you get knocked down – setbacks in life, like applying for a job if they don’t hire you – keep trying, keep getting up, keep doing it.
MR. TGold was a gift to Jesus. If it’s good enough for Jesus, it’s good enough for me!
MR. TMy mother never cursed at home; my father never cursed at home. My father didn’t drink. Even though we were poor, we would say a blessing over the table. So that’s who I am.
MR. TIf every man loves his mother, he’s going to treat the ladies right, with love and respect.
MR. TIf you can’t read, the only thing you can do is enjoy the pictures, not the whole story.
MR. TIf I forget to pray, I can’t get through the day without snapping at people.
MR. TRocky’ and ‘Rocky III’ were the best.
MR. TBasically, I wear sandals, like Jesus. When it gets cold in Chicago, the snow way up to my knees, I still wear my sandals. But that’s me.
MR. TI was a straight-A student. But I was a bad lad.
MR. TWhen I was little, I used to adore gold. It was something special.
MR. TI’m a free spirit.
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