IamArnold, I am back, and I brought David Ayer with me... Ask us anything.

Thanks for having me on AMA… I've read them before so it's very cool to actually be on one for once. and these are great questions. I hope reddit sees the movie, it's going to be a great movie and not what you're expecting.

On a scale of 1 to 10, how badly do you want to crush a tank with a bigger tank?

Edit: thanks for the response, Arnold. This is definitely late, but better late than never: http://imgur.com/VYDppd0

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Gov. Schwarzenegger, you were one of the first "movie stars" to have not adopted an Anglicanized stage name. How did you come to this decision, despite what may have been considered a career risk? Early on, did you ever have any issues with movie executives who were afraid to put a name like "Schwarzenegger" on the marquee?

It was a big barrier at the beginning. But just because no one has done something, doesn't mean you shouldn't. I always wanted to lead.

Executives would say, "We can't put Schwarz... Schwarzen... Schwarzenschnitzel on a marquee." But like the other barriers they put in front of me, I got past it, and now no one can forget my name.

Did you guys plan the release of Sabotage on my birthday on purpose as a birthday present, or was it just a happy accident?

Absolutely. What do you think? That this is random?

Would you do another terminator movie Arnold

I am!

Hey Arnold,

No question, but just wanted to thank you. Five years ago, I received heart surgery. Of course, the surgery was a bummer, since I lost a lot of weight (I lost 15 pounds, and I was around 130 pounds beforehand) and I had been trying to bulk up beforehand (I was 18 at the time). Getting heart surgery made me feel that I couldn't achieve my athletic goals, but then I heard that you had heart surgery as well (and still looked like a boss). This greatly inspired me to get out of my hospital bed, regain the strength and weight I lost from surgery, and keep training myself. I am now in a lot better shape, both in terms of my health and athletic ability. This may not seem like much, but in a time when I was lacking hope, it was refreshing to see someone who went through a similar procedure I had and doing well for himself. So thank you Arnold for inspiring me to be determined and not give up on my goals.

Thanks so much. http://imgur.com/xNnBFNN

Any plans to do King Conan?

Yes, we are talking right now with Universal about a new Conan.

How do I stop being afraid to fail?

Look for small victories and build on that. Each small victory, even if it is just getting up 5 minutes earlier, gives you confidence. You realize that these little victories make you feel great, and you keep going. You realize that being paralyzed by fear of failure is worse than failure.

You can't get anywhere if you're afraid to fail. Go fail, and then live through it, and you're stronger. That's the way.

David, I LOVED SABOTAGE! On the red carpet you told me you have a Commando reboot script. Does "reboot" mean NEW CAST with a NEW John Matrix actor or does Arnold get offered the role first?

I don't know if they are making it, but it would be a new cast.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Make sure we talk.

We will.

ARNIE!,

I am a weak, scrawny 20-something girl. I have actually been "let go" from a job for being "dainty" (their words). I wanna get toned/in better shape but I am lazy. Can I have some advice?

You need to develop the will before the body. Every move you make will come from your head. So get your head straight and don't be lazy. It doesn't take much to start. Set goals and hit them. Start slow and you'll build the will.

What is the best vehicle that you have ever driven both on and off the screen?

I have a tank, so that's easy.

what are the chances of a Kindergarten Cop 2?

Right now no one is talking about it. It would be fun to do a sequel with all the kids today. They're probably 30 now.

Hello Arnold! I grew up on your movies. I'm in LA - when are we going to go get some tacos?

Do you have plans for a comedy in the future?

I am planning on doing Triplets, a sequel to Twins with Danny and Eddie Murphy as the third brother.

I also would love to do a full-feature about a character like Howard Kleiner. I need to talk to Johnny Knoxville about that.

Edit: typing Eddie's name too fast.

Arnold, I'm sure you're aware of how easily people can do an impersonation of you, but can you do an impersonation of other iconic people?

You may not know him, but Joe Weider, the founder of the muscle magazines and the godfather of fitness brought me to America and I can do his voice well. I am uploading it to YouTube right now and will edit when it is up.

Edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpl622wVHeU&list=UUvyyU4AdijSZFEO7qqXP6kQ

Can I meet you in a bar somewhere in L.A. and reenact the "Dillon, You son of a bitch" scene from Predator? My muscles don't compare to the awesomeness that is that scene but it would be the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to have that happen.

Also, this picture exists and it's kinda my everything. http://i.imgur.com/pBBjxPI.jpg

Finally, does Sabotage have the same "ass kicking" action that films like Junior or Twins might have?

That image is fantastic. Thank you for sharing!

Sabotage has some really hardcore action. David doesn't mess around and makes it real and gritty. He forced us to train for months. So if you're expecting Junior, watch out.

Hi Arnold.

Been working out for several years now, and I got this one question I have always wanted to ask you.

What is your favourite Latissimus dorsi muscle workout?

Best regards from L, Denmark!

Nothing beats a wide grip pull-up.

Hey Arnold, Big fan since I saw Terminator for the first time many, many years ago. You have so many great one liners. What is your favorite?

You shouldn't drink and bake.

Have you ever taken anything from the set of a movie you've done? A prop or some sort of memorabilia?

Always. In my office, I have the crocodile from Eraser and the plane from True Lies. The motorcycle from T2. I always take something to remind me of the fun we had.

I have Christian Bale's 40 ounce beer from Harsh times.

What is by far the most requested movie line by your fans?

Recently it has been "Get to the Choppa." That really seems to be this generation's favorite. They scream it at me everywhere. Last night at WWE I heard it a million times.

Looking back, what are your thoughts on Batman & Robin?

It was one of the most fun projects I have worked on, even though the make-up was tedious. Joel Schumacher was great to work with.

I liked it? It was solid.

How good are you at ping pong? Be honest

You probably saw the Bud Light commercial. So you know. Your eyes didn't lie. I'm not good.

I suck.

Do you ever watch your own films once they're released?

Like you're bored one day and just grab some popcorn and watch Terminator?

Many times I've watched my films with my kids because they ask me to sit with them and watch on television.

Arnold, do you like sushi? If so, what's your favorite?

I loooove sushi. I like unagi.

Mr.Schwarzenegger , Who would you say is your most influential historical leader?

David Ayer; Have you ever thought about writing another Fast& Furious movie?

Both of you; What superhero movie would you like to be in?

I have a few. Reagan, Mandela, Gorbachev are at the top of my list.

Mandela's quote "It always seems impossible until it's done" is my favorite. I live by that.

In acting, I love John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. In sports, Muhammad Ali.

No. I'd love to do a Batman movie.

Arnold: Whats your personal favorite movie line?

What movie was the funniest to make?

If you think about it, how many years after 1975 would you have continued winning in "bodybuilding" whats your personal guess?

Whats your highest benchpress? (you ever reached)

You'r a LEGEND

"Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn" is one. "Do you feel lucky, punk?" is another.

I benched 500 in competition.

To Arnold, which director would you like to work with that you haven't yet had the chance to?

To David, same but which actor?

Daniel Day-Lewis.

Hello Arnold and David. Arnold: What is your favourite cheat meal? David: The important one - how many explosions are we going to see?!

Cheers

Fuck. I don't know if I have enough fingers to count.

A good weiner schnitzel and some kaisersmarrn. Or a linzer torte. Almost any dessert, actually.

What is your favorite type of ice cream?

Rum raisin. No matter what, nothing with peanut butter.

Mint chocolate chip from Baskin Robbins.

Arnold, what is your typical breakfast?

Oatmeal with berries is my favorite, after I've done cardio.

Question for the Terminator: do you take cold or hot water showers? I ask because after years of 15 minute hot water showers, I've been taking daily 6 minute cold water showers without fail (even on cold days) for two years now, and it's fantastic for both water conservation (you will NOT leave cold water running during soaping/shampooing due to the discomfort) and it's more refreshing (wakes you up better than coffee).

I have to congratulate you on saving energy and water. I used to turn the hot water off for my kids after 5 minutes.

Arnold / David - What are the chances of coming to do an epic movie about the Rhino poaching here is South Africa

It's a story that needs to be told. Don't know if I'm on my way to Africa yet.

What was the funniest story that occurred on or off set while shooting Sabotage?

Joe's cornrows were real. And he elected to do them.

If they made a movie about you, who would play you(other than yourself)?

Christian Bale.

Joe Manganiello is my buddy so I lean that way. But I think if they cast him the person who played Franco would have to be 6 feet tall.

Heya Mr. Schwarzenegger, do you like chocolate milk?

No. I'm sure you've seen Pumping Iron but I'm not the biggest milk fan.

Hi Arnold and David.

Arnold: What would you say your spirit animal is, and what is your favorite beer?

Corona. And after midnight, it's Tecate.

I would say a lion. That's because I'm a Leo, and it might surprise you that I know my sign.

David better enjoy Gösser. Although when I moved to America, I liked bud. But I still love euro beers.

Hi Arnold, David. I'm a techie so I'm curious. Right now, how are you two connected? Are you sitting in the same room with an assistant helping you type answers to questions? Are you two in separate rooms talking to each other on a phone conference call or skype? Do you just have an assistant sorting the questions sending them to one or the other of you to answer? Other?

Thanks!

The magic of the phone!

What is it like to work with the talented Jaime Fitzsimons?

Jaime? Is that you? You aren't tricking anyone.

To both of you - What is one movie that you would have liked to be involved with, and how would you have changed it?

Star Wars, I would have had Han shoot first.

(oh wait…)

Hi Arnold and David, is there any chance to work together in another movie?

Absolutely.

Arnold and David,

Which one of you do you think is better looking?

David, he looks great in in his police caps and his hardcore gear.

I'd say Arnold, he's the movie star.

What is your most memorable experience from serving in the Austrian army?

Serious: the great discipline I got. They teach you about working to do the job no matter what.

Not serious: one day I was checking my tank's gauges in the garage. I was pressing buttons and running the engine and making sure everything worked. Then I heard a lot of noise so I assumed something was going on outside. Then pieces of the building started to fall on my head and I realized I was in reverse and crashed through the back wall. I got in a lot of trouble.

David, do you like to put yourself in your films? It looks like I may have spotted you in all black at the end of Sabotage. Was that you?

Ha! No. I like to stay behind the camera. I don't want to have to yell at myself for screwing up on camera.

Hi Arnold and David! With how violent and graphic Sabotage is, were you ever under any pressure to tone it down to try for a wider audience, or maybe you did tone it down and there's even crazier stuff that didn't make it in?

There wasn't any pressure to tone it down. I had freedom as a filmmaker. Real life is violent.

Hey, Arnold!

Just one question: Did you have an idol of sorts that you modeled your acting career after, and if so, who was it?

Clint Eastwood. No question.

What is the best joke you know?

I don't know any jokes. I have no sense of humor. I just make movies.

What TV shows are you guys currently into?

I have Breaking Bad in my netflix cue, and 60 Minutes.

If you could redo any scene from any of your movies, which would you redo and why?

Training Day. I wouldn't kill Denzel so there could be a sequel.

Saw you on Fallon last night, do you ever get tired of constantly being made to say your famous movie lines all the time? The 'Get to the choppa' QVC bit was hilarious btw.

Not at all. I would be more worried if I wasn't asked.

For both...what is the most shocking request a fan has ever asked of you?

All the requests have been pretty PG-13 so I've been pretty lucky so far. Or unlucky.

Both David and Arnold: What was a recently released film that you loved?

I mean, for me it would be Black Swan. Because it's the story of being an artist.