Sylvester Stallone on penning his memoir: Never thought I'd write this book
Mumbai, July 18
Hollywood's action superstar Sylvester Stallone has talked about his memoir, saying he never imagined he would one day write a book.
The action icon shared a video of himself reflecting on his life as he turns 80 and said the memoir chronicles his extraordinary journey of struggle, resilience and perseverance, sharing the untold story of the years that shaped him long before the blockbuster of "Rocky."
He said in the video: "This has been an incredibly busy year. I turned 80, which is remarkable,and Rocky turned 50, and I wrote a book. I never thought I'd write this book."
The star said that this is almost like a "secret, a journey that I took, a miraculous journey that was full of struggle, and I'm telling you, it was difficult."
"And there were so many times I wanted to quit and just give up, but something kept driving me forward, and that's what this story's about. And finally, I wanna share the authentic journey with all of you. So please, if you like, pre-order this book. You won't be disappointed," he concluded.
In the caption section, Stallone wrote: " I never thought I'd do it... but here we are. I wrote a memoir. Turning 80 has made me look back on the journey that got me here."
"The struggles, the setbacks, the people who believed in me, and the years before Rocky that shaped the rest of my life. This isn't just a story about success. It's a story about survival and never giving up on yourself. I'm excited to finally share it with you."
Stallone made his screen debut in the 1970 with "The Party at Kitty and Stud's". Before becoming a Hollywood icon, Stallone took on a few uncredited roles in films like Downhill Racer and Bananas.
However, his breakthrough and official launch into mainstream cinema came in 1974 with his starring role in "The Lords of Flatbush". Shortly after, he wrote and starred in the 1976 blockbuster "Rocky", which established him as a global icon.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, I never expected a memoir from Stallone. But the man has lived through so much—struggles, rejection, hitting rock bottom. Just like our Bollywood heroes' real-life stories, his will be a manual on resilience. Pre-ordering for sure.
I've been a Stallone fan since I was a kid watching Rocky in Mumbai's old single-screen theatres. His story is the essence of 'never give up'—something we Indians understand deeply. However, I wish he'd talk more about his later films like Creed. Still, his humility shines through. 🇮🇳
Turning 80 and writing a memoir is a big deal. I hope he writes about his family and Indian fans too. We've always loved Rocky here—it's the underdog story that resonates with everyone, whether in Mumbai or Chennai.
Stallone's candidness is refreshing. Too many celebrities polish their stories—he's admitting his doubts and near-quitting moments. That's real. I hope this book finds its way to Indian bookstores quickly. Yaar, even my dad who grew up on Amitabh wants to read it!
Respect for Stallone. But I wonder—will the book cover his less successful phases too? Like those 90s comedies that didn't work. That's what makes an autobiography truly honest. Still, a must-read for any film geek in India.
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