For 20 years, Simon & Schuster asked me, 'Why don't you write your autobiography?'

In this country, it doesn't make any difference where you were born. It doesn't make any difference who your parents were. It doesn't make any difference if, like me, you couldn't even speak English until you were in your twenties.

Just remember, you can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets.

I welcome and seek your ideas, but do not bring me small ideas; bring me big ideas to match our future.

I do the same exercises I did 50 years ago and they still work. I eat the same food I ate 50 years ago and it still works.

Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be successful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach.