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Arnie never takes no for an answer

Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger says he never accepted no as an answer when forging his movie career.

Action star Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed he hit the gym before receiving a lifetime achievement award in London.

The actor and former Californian governor admitted he found time for a work-out prior to the 2014 Empire Awards at the Grosvenor House hotel on Park Lane.

"The first thing I did was to work out and then, the second thing I did was to have some good British desserts, so that I gained the weight back after working out," he said on the red carpet.

The 66-year-old actor was presented with the Action Hero of a Lifetime gong by Jonathan Ross.

"My advice is never take no for an answer," he said.

"I was told I'd never get into bodybuilding. I was told I'd never make it in the movie business. They said I was too big, they said it wouldn't work with my accent. I never listened to them, and I went on to have a successful career.

"So never take no for an answer. So thank you, and I'll be back," he added, using his trademark line from the Terminator films.

Schwarzenegger praised his English fans for his success, saying: "I started my career right here in London. I won the Mr Universe contest here in London in 1967."

The awards were also attended by Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and Australian Hugh Jackman as well as the cream of British talent such as James McAvoy, Simon Pegg and Steve Coogan.


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