I was on cruise control from '85 to '95, and it was my fault. There were a lot of self-inflicted wounds, when I was not doing any original material. I wasn't directing. I wasn't writing. That's not who I am. — 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 or musicals. — 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 disappointed. I started out as an actor, but I forced myself to be a writer, even though I wasn't very good at it and had never written. I don't think I ever passed an English course… — Sylvester Stallone Copy Share
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
