Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Gardenzio Stalloneis an American actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. He is well known for his Hollywood action roles, namely boxer Rocky Balboa, the title character of the Rocky series' seven films from 1976 to 2015; soldier John Rambo from the four Rambo films, released between 1982 and 2008; and Barney Ross in the three The Expendables films from 2010 to 2014. He wrote or co-wrote most of the 14 films in all three franchises, and directed many of the...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionActor
Date of Birth6 July 1946
CountryUnited States of America
Sylvester Stallone quotes about
Rocky Balboa' is about everybody who feels they want to participate in the race of life, rather than be a bystander. You're never too old to climb a mountain, if that's your desire.
I am drawing on a lot of my feelings that are in sync with many people's feelings about facing the last chapter of their lives and how they want it to be written.
That's what Rocky is all about : pride, reputation, and not being another bum in the neighborhood.
We'll try to capture the essence of the first couple of films,
I've made a lot of career mistakes. A lot. Actually, a lot of personal ones, too.
I'm a big believer that, in life, we can't succeed in everything. Most times, we lose.
To be really artful, though, you have to be subjective and so singular.
I guess the best thing I do of all is ride. Horsemanship, I have a natural flair for it.
There's a natural law of karma that vindictive people, who go out of their way to hurt others, will end up broke and alone.
Don't be gullible, use life before it uses you. Understand there are no free lunches, and for every action you take, there's a reaction.
People think retiring is fun. Well, maybe, but if you have a certain kind of fire inside, there is no end in sight.
Rambo isn't violent. I see Rambo as a philanthropist.
I have all kinds of chest injuries; I tore my vein during 'Rocky II' and had 60 stitches. If you've seen 'Rocky Balboa,' you'll know how bad they look.
I know people get upset and go, 'They're going to take away the assault weapon'. But who needs an assault weapon? Like, really, unless you're carrying out an assault.