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" In wrestling, there's a shelf life, and some wrestlers don't pay attention to the shelf life. "

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" I can't deny that the thought of being governor, the thought of being president, is alluring. And beyond that, it would be an opportunity to make a real impact on people's lives on a global scale. But there are a lot of other things I want to do first. "

" For 'Hercules,' I went for the demigod look: big and mean. When you're playing a character like the son of Zeus, you only get one shot. "

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" I love making movies, but there's nothing like performing live. "

" When I was 8 years old, I saw 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' in Charlotte, North Carolina. I walked out of there and was so inspired. I loved the movie, and I knew I wanted to be that guy. "

" My grandfather was one of the very, very first, if not the first, Samoan wrestlers to become known on a worldwide basis. "

" If you ever see The Rock working out in the gym, don't think you can just go up and disturb his workout and expect him to take a picture. He's there to work, so kindly just pass the silverback on by or he'll rip your face off. "

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" My mom cleaned toilets for a long time, and she'd seen a lot of terrible things, but she was still the strength of our family. And there are women like that all across the country - all around the world - who show that type of fortitude. "

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" I want someone who can trust that my big hands are going to take care of them. "

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" When a family film is done well, there's a character that every member of the audience can relate to. I want to be one of those guys. "