On the sequel, you've lost the element of surprise. Usually, on the first one you may not go very, very deep into… — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
I tend to think of action movies as exuberant morality plays in which good triumphs over evil. — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
If I'd made it right away as an actor, I would've stopped at a certain level and stayed there, probably as a… — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
Racing's very much like the world of acting. You have your front runners and you have guys that are there for the… — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
Certain characters, mostly heroes, have to be the straight silent type; that is part of the make-up. — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
When I tried to play characters that strayed from who I am it ended in disaster. People didn't expect me in comedies… — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
Characters I've played, they used to impact my paintings, like 80 percent of the time, and especially when I was doing an… — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
Good action films - not crap, but good action films - are really morality plays. They deal in modern, mythic culture. — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
The character of Rocky was built on the idea that he was chosen to do something. That's why the first image in… — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
I'm perceived to be this solitary character, but nothing could be further from the truth. — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
I've always boxed a certain way. But with Rocky, the character himself had to be kind of awkward. So I had to… — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
The idea of Rambo is kind of intriguing as a closing chapter. When you shoot a film as a sequel to do… — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
I think kids growing up, if they were picked on and feeling inferior at 12, they're going to feel that way at 72. You… — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
I just like stories about redemption about getting a second chance at life, I think everyone in the world has a few major mistakes… — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
I am not the richest, smartest or most talented person in the world, but I succeed because I keep going and going and going. — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
On the sequel, you've lost the element of surprise. Usually, on the first one you may not go very, very deep into character; the… — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
In this day and age, if you're aspiring to be an actor, and you're putting all your eggs in one basket, you could be… — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
People asked if I could have played the Terminator. Are you kidding? Not a chance, I never could have played the Terminator. — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
Sometimes worst enemies like a Mohammed Ali and Joe Frazier that's what makes you fight so hard. Without them they never would have achieved… — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
A lot of guys have muscles. A lot of strong men in this world. I think it's important to show that even under all… — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image
That's the hardest thing about doing sequels - you've lost the element of surprise. — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share Image