The Odd Jobs Sylvester Stallone had Before 'Rocky'

[@petehoward8494]

Three words to describe the young Sly Stallone. Driven, Insightful, Relentless. "Rocky" remains today the most influential movie for SO MANY young men of that period. "Best picture" does not begin to describe it's impact.

[@danielshanetzky3714]

I agree 👍 rocky inspired me throughout my life

[@ferramirez4570]

Rocky and Rambo were my dad's favorite movies, so I grew up watching those movies, whenever they were on VHS, television, DVD etc we always watched them I'm 29 and I still love them my dad is no longer here, but every time I watch Rocky or Rambo played I always watch them still got the same emotions and the same feel, plus both characters have strong ethic, moral and values there's only so much that you can learn from both! I'll share a tear the day we no longer have this legend among us!

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

Very cool. I loved the Rambo and Rocky franchises.

[@dejabu24]

Stallone is a legend, such an inspirational man

[@steveross8364]

It takes guts to admit to yourself "I'm not gonna make it" and then take steps to change things so you do.

[@hanifjones4914]

damn right bro. damn right

[@muhammaduddin9268]

Great respect for this man.He worked hard to get where he is.Sly is a real man.

[@goldbrick2563]

Rocky was really an 'arthouse' type film, which is so interesting to a millenial like me, that a film like that was so popular. People who were young in that era were so lucky

[@drewsale7288]

Check out Raging Bull. A very art house boxing film directed by Scorcese.

[@godfatherofcinema]

You are right. By today's standards, Rocky is an arthouse film: great writing, characters, action, very little action. Couldn't get that film made today, not easily.

[@ThehulkGreen]

Born in 79, wish I could have a time machine. Today is just depressing.

[@ThehulkGreen]

@@drewsale7288,great shout.

[@drewsale7288]

@@ThehulkGreen Cheers, it's a great boxing film. On the Waterfront is another banger about a washed up boxer (Marlon Brando).

[@cancerking9416]

If you ever wanted to see a really cool actor,he is one !

[@smithwesson7765]

What an enlightening story. Stallone is so down to earth.

[@ellalord9705]

I totally respect this man, not only a great creator ,actor , he lived the hard yards, he did it tough, it made him strong , and I love that story.

[@illegallystalked3119]

Classy guy. Also, should be a role model for americans. Dont give up.

[@BrandonG444]

I agree but bro wtf is up with that name lol

[@michaeldalton8374]

Yes. With human growth hormones.

[@rutabagaleroy]

He did porn.... That classy? Not judging. Just asking.

[@timothyp1937]

He wasn't that classy of a person considering he used his body to become famous because he was a pornstar before he became Rocky and his nickname came from the porn industry not from Rocky

[@ВежливаяМатрёшка]

Patrick Lancaster youtube!

[@NoobZxReviewZ]

I’m so glad Sly is talking about this part of his life. I’m in my early 20s and feel like I’m running out of time to get back into filmmaking and acting, but him mentioning he was 26 at the time was a huge inspiration to me, especially given his inexperience. Thanks for always reminding me to keep punching, Sly 🥊

[@vladav313]

He was even older than that 30 when he dropped Rocky.

[@littleripper312]

It depends, you're running out of time to play the young good looking lead but if you get good there is lots of work for older actors too. I worked in the film industry for a while and there were tons of actors who made a living doing 1 or a few episodes on every show. Not famous but theres tons of work that isn't the lead actor. People get to know you on set as someone who shows up and brings 100% to even a small part and they will keep hiring you because you're safe and reliable. As soon as you mess up once and show up late or miss a call time you're done though. It's a small industry and they want reliable people. Tons of work behind the camera too as a backup. Lighting, grip, sound, PA work will always be there so don't be worried.

[@californiadreamin8423]

@@littleripper312 The algorithms sent me to watch the video interview. I know nothing about the industry, but I think it great the way you are encouraging others.

[@Ancient_Egyptian]

Keep the hard and smart Work on and u will do it !

[@texan176]

He should write a script about his own life and make it into a movie before he retires from the business. His stories about the making of Rocky are fascinating. For example, the famous scene of him running up the steps outside the Philadelphia art museum was just a random fluke. He was driving around with his crew, thought up the whole thing on the fly that day, and just stopped the car to film it. It became an iconic part of American culture for generations. That kind of stuff is gold.

[@Kajpaje]

Such a hard working, brave, nice guy.

[@jennifersman7990]

I hope Sly will one day write his memoirs, he’s such a great storyteller

[@wdai03]

Wow he really did the work and was dedicated

[@alanguages]

Unfortunately, in today's society people want everything for nothing.

[@kurts6741]

Doing odd jobs gives you life experience and motivation to do better.

[@KNOWHOPE72]

Isnt it amazing how life can change 180 degrees over the course of a person's life? Sly went from night watchman/ delivery guy to an icon of society.

[@BoopSnoot]

Its important not to try bank on replicating their success though. Imagine there's a guy sitting there in his chair telling you about how he didn't give up and just kept working odd jobs while playing the lottery, when one day he got the winning ticket. Tens of thousands of people could do the exact same thing, to the letter, and never hit that jackpot. Luck plays a huge role, as is being at least half Jewish as Stallone is. You'll notice that with extremely rare exceptions, most actors, directors, and producers that made it big are either Jewish, half Jewish, or are married to someone Jewish. They don't usually accept outsiders into their business.

[@markhirstwood4190]

Someone told me 'Don't give up, life can change in a minute!' I said, but it never does. Still, 5-6 years later since he said that... I now agree. Life may never change for many but it definitely CAN change and fast. So, yes, it is amazing how his life did a 180, good point and true. He's worth $400 million!

[@KNOWHOPE72]

@@markhirstwood4190 Wait until you hear about my life story in the media in about 2 -3 years time.... Remember my moniker KNOW HOPE

[@KNOWHOPE72]

@@BoopSnoot Thats a good point. One should not try replicating exactly what a successful person did. The main issue is never giving up. And yes, luck has a lot to do with it. But guess what? - we create our own luck in life mainly by taking the initiative. Sly once mentioned that had he not had the balls to approach a producer with his script, he would not be sitting here.

[@BoopSnoot]

@@KNOWHOPE72 True, you miss every swing you don't take. But his brother for example also went into acting, and nobody knows who the other Stalone is, and he probably only got gigs mostly because of his brother's success being his connection. Frank Stallone even looks just like his brother, but he just wasn't as lucky, but still luckier than most by having lightning strike his brother even if not himself.

[@eric.aaron.castro]

I am reminded of Factotum by Charles Bukowski; this maneuverability to weave and wobble until you yield the returns you seek. True discipline.

[@HoldenNY22]

That is a Novel, not a Movie. He was the well known drunken Writer- Is that correct?

[@eric.aaron.castro]

@@HoldenNY22 It is both a novel and a movie about a man who traverses through different jobs to stay afloat while he becomes a writer.

[@HoldenNY22]

@@eric.aaron.castro- Thank You. I knew some people who are Big fans of Bukowski. He is defintely another one of those writers I like to or maybe even need to read.

[@eric.aaron.castro]

@@HoldenNY22 certainly, I would start with his two poems ‘No Leaders, Please” and “Roll the Dice”.

[@freezingcathedral]

don't forget he was the italian stallion before rocky.

[@smonyboy]

He didnt have a big dick though, ironically

[@Iamfirebird360]

Hard work is absolutely a necessity to success but the greatest asset to success is luck and connections.

[@kimberlysbeautyandstyle6695]

Sylvester Stallone is truly a gifted actor, director, writer, and producer. There's nothing he can't do. He inspires people to follow there dreams. He never gave up. He has always been my favorite actor.

[@el_txserpico4501]

I liked both Arnold and Sly stories of determination and perseverance. However after Arnold started with his politics i went further towards Sly

[@downhillnut2273]

Arnold's become a douchebag...

[@ThehulkGreen]

He is the representation of the American dream. "SHAME THAT DREAM IS DEAD NOW".

[@laughingoutloud3713]

Lame excuse for your failure

[@u-shanks4915]

It is now the American reality This era is now for the little guy Don’t put yourself in debt and diversify all your assets Any can write anyone can make

[@titusmccarthy]

Never existed in the first place.

[@yuribezmenov2944]

From what I read back during the Vietnam war "Rambo" went to a Scandinavian college to teach women's volleyball. Great work if you can get it. Especially when you look like him. He also played in porn until he earned his big break in Hollywood. He wasn't the only one, Mel Gibson went to Australia but it was at his Fathers insistence.

[@bradart7289]

I still watch him in "Lords of Flatbush". 1974.

[@DanielOnFire101]

Mr. Balboa is correct in that the economic model for films has changed so much that it hinders artistic integrity. Though Quinten Tarantino points out that the best films in the 60’s, and later in the 80’s & 90’s come out of a period of conservative production orthodoxy. There will always be creative visionaries who are able to get their films made and distributed by studios willing to take a chance. Some of the small film projects I’ve seen lately are very daring and make the me optimistic for the next generation of filmmakers.

[@vampyrelycan99]

So sad to see Stallone getting old... Time cleansing is indeed very BRUTAL

[@thetruth1167]

What an amazing example to us all

[@josephshanklin9578]

Sylvester Stallone you're Great Actor u made Rocky films that made history . Like Carl Weather said off Rocky 3. Eye of tiger . You're one of my favorite all time actor God bless u and your family.🙏

[@btetschner]

Very interesting, thank you for the video.

[@NotDuncan]

Just a friendly reminder though, there were a lot more jobs around back then than there are now. So many job positions just don’t exist within Canada and the USA.

[@SamSam-rs8mo]

What a stupid excuse lol

[@NotDuncan]

@@SamSam-rs8mo no, that’s not an excuse thats a reasonable explanation of the reality that is the job market.

[@TylerDurden-oy2hm]

If youre young and hungry enough nothing is impossible...i admire his humility

[@micjam1986]

Rocky is still my number 1 movie. Came home from the movie theater drank a raw egg and went for a nighttime jog....to be 13 again 😊

[@siobhanroberts8627]

Rocky is a brilliant movie. Respect!

[@Mike-ym6rl]

There is a man that had to GRIND his way to success. Respect!

[@ttinnovations3310]

75 wow !!! Man has lived a life

[@kujofranko3121]

he's so handsome for his age!

[@bobbys4327]

Sly is Rocky. Sly's early life pretty much paralleled Rocky's.

[@rashwnwilliams3507]

It should be way more VIEWS WHY NOT

[@DougJacobson2]

Not at all surprised that this dude was obsessed with the movie business and shaped his life around learning it. The part with the tape recorder was genius and is the same type of obsession i see in other successful people in other fields.

[@azeleapark]

Holy SMOKES!!!! *Sly* be l👀kin great and very distinguished!!!!👍👍

[@jibriyllizsrael9773]

Wow... never looked better!

[@Allagi22]

Wow I'm really into E. A. Poe had no idea Stallone of all people admired the guy.

[@danielshanetzky3714]

He should finish that Edgar Allen poe picture he always wanted to do

[@nicholasmaude6906]

It's interesting how they glossed over the fact that Stallone's first acting gig was in a soft-core porn film renamed the Italian Stallion.

[@kennycasado800]

exactly!!!! lmaoo

[@gregshock]

He kind of transcended that though, didn’t he?

[@censorshipsucks9493]

Beat me to it.

[@neilmanhard1341]

It has been a long, long, (very) long time since I saw that movie. But, I don't think it was "soft-core". I believe there was actual penetration which would make that movie "hard-core". The movie didn't have much in story line, dialogue or acting. It was quite forgettable.

[@irfanimp]

David, where is the full interview?????!!!!!

[@psychiatry-is-eugenics]

Interesting seating arrangement

[@blusmurf1760]

Last of the finest.

[@rn6447]

I just ❤ this guy.. so humble and down to earth doesn't talk it up like most 5 minutes of fame jackass celebrities nowadays.

[@georgejones6167]

So if such a humble man, why all the plastic surgery on his face?

[@georgejones6167]

@Hudson Smachetti How does it work then?

[@georgejones6167]

@Hudson Smachetti I'm not saying he isn't a great guy and all that. Plastic surgery and taking HGH is a sign of vanity, not humility

[@Chris-4i2]

“Cleans lions cages” Legend

[@davereynolds7472]

Thank God that David asked the last question. No, really - I'm serious. "Did you type Rocky or write it by longhand." Everyone EXCEPT David has never ASKED that last question. Therefore I'd always ASSUMED that Sly TYPED it. Thanks David! Good less on for me.

[@turabumukizajanvier8288]

Rembo we Miss so much try to give another flm your the One in the global love you so much

[@bigbulk688]

There's more life experience in that 1 minute than in my entire life of 40+ years.

[@thatspiritualhumane]

Stallone is a living legend..

[@samichouigui3872]

Mr. Stallone, meilleur acteur de films d'action de tout les temps 👍👌

[@pinakiacharya59]

This guy is last of his breed

[@pramodmishra8837]

He is a legend 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@pramodmishra8837]

Long live sir..... 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@aromirsauro9092]

Is that Sly's real hair? Man he has a good doctor.

[@MultiDringus]

Hair piece

[@azeleapark]

He be lookin GREAT tho!!!!!! ☺️👍

[@BrockLanders]

Nah, he got that shit sewn in

[@garlicgirl3149]

I had no idea!!!

[@JK-jm6kd]

I love Stallones story

[@eduardovieira5286]

I LOVE SILVESTER HE IS ONE OF THE GREATEST ACTORS EVER EVER OBVIOUSLY A PRODUCER DIRECTOR JESUS U NAME IT THIS MAN IS A LEGENDARY LEGEND AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE GREATEST OF ALL TIMES. I LOVE U MAN🏆🎇❤️👍

[@carlostejada1479]

put the whole interview!!!

[@paulbanas5802]

Have always loved Sly. 🥳🥂

[@renopereira1434]

The great mr #slystallone #sylvesterstallone is an inspiration 💪🏽😎🥊 what a Hollywood legend

[@HoldenNY22]

I never knew Sly went to College or that he would be a big fan of Edgar Allen Poe.

[@CaptCanuck4444]

Impressive.

[@dennisramsay5340]

cool beans

[@jakemoore5295]

Legend

[@johnnylazaro9302]

this is inspiring im almost 28 now and still dont know what im doing i eat 3x a day have a roof above my head but still.. somehow got tears slowly fallin in my eyes.

[@johnnylazaro9302]

and ive watched rambo series and rocky... watching him talking bout this... i dunno what to say..

[@johnnylazaro9302]

just feel wow. amazed.

[@briankreezan7843]

No afencent Johnny but you are still young I'm twice your age. And am still trying to find it. " Now if can only put Mr if can't throw a punch he sure acts like it in a pill." "WE CAN HEAL THIS WORLD" Remember Jonny your still young and thanks SLY.

[@downhillnut2273]

Welcome to 2022.

[@HJ-nm5he]

This guy sounds smart. He's going places. I can see him being famous one day.

[@mojo6112]

I wonder what he aspires to be when he grows up hmm

[@HJ-nm5he]

@@mojo6112 I could see him as a voice over actor or a stuntman who knows we will have to wait and see.

[@danny1884]

This joke is so overused, it stopped being funny 5 years ago.

[@mojo6112]

@@danny1884 exactly

[@jays1850]

I STILL can’t believe that after all these years and all the movies they’ve been in and/or made?? And their all Italian too!! That Sylvester Stallone hasn’t been in any Martin Scorsese movies. ESPECIALLY MAFIA ONES??! I mean he’s Rocky and Rambo here folks. It’s not like he hasn’t done action or violent movies before or could play the part good or bad??

[@tronrunnels2171]

I really like the way sly talks. It's genuine and genius. FUk Arnold's freedom.

[@tricky778]

That man clearly has access to the most amazing cosmetic surgeons on the planet. He looks 30 years younger than he really is!

[@LLJR]

Today’s Sissy Hollywood they would never produce another Rambo

[@IcyBandicoot]

Hair transplant holding up like Stonehenge.

[@holden6104]

They left out the part about his his adult film career.

[@jasonpatrickseverance8522]

the doctor had to use foreseps to help give birth to Sylvester which is where he gets the slight lisp from

[@powailai9886]

sly is the real life version of rocky.

[@readthetype]

Why are they doing this with a ridiculous green-screen background? All I can think is that they’re dishonest, deceitful, manipulative, contemptuous, they think I’m stupid, and that perhaps this pretty picture will trick me into liking them? Anyone in any field, even marginally related to media or communication, shouldn’t need these principles of rhetoric explained to them.

[@garyspence2128]

They may think you're stupid, and from the tone of your comment, I can't say that I disagree with them.

[@jackgoldman1]

I didn't know Sylvester Stallone was a member of the tribe who wears tiny hats. Mother was Ashkenazi. Interesting. Explains his success.

[@Stoneface_]

So much hatred

[@hayleyannamathieson7261]

Cool Classy guy.

[@zambimaru]

He of course didn't mention that he was in a Porno Film before he did Rocky.

[@stevem2323]

More of a erotic movie.

[@timothyp1937]

When I was a kid my parents went to a movie theater by themselves in Poland springs Maine and she found out that Sylvester Stallone was an actual pornstar before he became an actor because this movie theater that she went to was for adults only it was an outdoor theater that played porn movies and she told me that Sylvester Stallone was in one of the porn movies and this was before he became a movie star playing in Rocky

[@AlphaMaleMidwesterner]

At 75 years of age has Sylvester Stallone ever had a “COLONOSCOPY” or A COLON CANCER ♋️ SCREENING or a PROSTATE CANCER ♋️ EXAM due to his Prostate issues and Bladder issues or a Testicular Exam and does he use a CATHETER and has he had an ENDOSCOPY yet and does Sylvester Stallone, have access to Personal good Health Care.

[@socrates2940]

Three,. Jhon Rambo,. Arnold the Terminator and the last Bruce Lee in Fish of fury

[@shanemonro6807]

Death Race 2000 Made in early 80s Not sure if it was before Rambo

[@alexsandro4155]

A idade chega pra todos! Ate famosos, milionarios como Stallone. A vida é so uma passagem, olha como Stallone ta, e olha como ele era em 1976. A idade chegou para esse grande ator de cinema.

[@jasonpatrickseverance8522]

A party at kitty and studs house.

[@husnainhyder6713]

Yeah John Rambo

[@johnford5568]

Good stuff but that movie was simply meant to be. No way can right story, casting, music, time of release, directing, "improvising", production, etc. happen by coincidence on a shoe string budget in one movie.

[@Thunder_Dome45]

He wrote Rocky?

[@SKS8080]

Did he say 3 1/2 minutes?

[@1832brendan]

Did he say three and a half minutes?

[@Harsh-wj8wf]

👍🏻

[@brentalanadamlandgrave7635]

C'mon, let's get some yo's up in here!

[@ZooKingJungle]

Wow

[@Shibaji_Kundu]

❤️

[@lavampire100]

it took him two weeks to write it? lol!!! surely, not a Moby Dick or a Psycho thriller or even a Shawshank Redemption kind of film.

[@savaschrist6362]

Rubenstein