Dwayne Johnson

When I was 8, I thought I was Harrison Ford, Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Elvis, and Chuck Norris all at once.

Dwayne Johnson

When I was a kid at four years old, that’s when I started amateur wrestling with my dad and family. And when that’s instilled in you, it never goes away.

Dwayne Johnson

When I was a kid, I loved Elvis, and Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. But I had no connection to Hollywood – and being a movie star was such a far-fetched idea, growing up in Hawaii.

Dwayne Johnson

When I was a kid, I never thought much about football. I thought about following in my family’s footsteps and going into professional wrestling.

Dwayne Johnson

With all the… success that I’ve been lucky enough to get? That doesn’t happen unless the home life is solid.

Dwayne Johnson

Yeah, I was a delinquent. It was when I was in the ninth grade. I was doing stupid stuff, and the cops came into the class. I was humiliated more than anything.

Dwayne Johnson

You’ve got to keep your finger on the pulse of what your audience is thinking, and know what they’ll accept from you.

Dwayne Johnson

Actors have a platform, especially during awards season. Which I respect. Everyone should speak out. Here’s the thing: When it comes to using the platform, I’m a firm believer that when there’s something that needs to be said, I’ll say it.

Dwayne Johnson

Ain’t nothing like a good cry.

Dwayne Johnson

Any athlete or any actor who’s preparing for a long time to step on a stage or step on a field or step on a movie set, who suffers an injury right before you’re getting ready to perform or to execute – it is a massive challenge that’s thrown your way that you didn’t expect.

Dwayne Johnson