Ralph Macchio

Both my kids are way too comfortable in front of the camera.

With 'The Karate Kid' especially, there's been so many references and visual images from that film, you know? Who knew that 'Wax on, wax off' would become part of the American lexicon?

My wife and kids maybe beg to differ, but I am generally a good guy.

I was in 'The Outsiders,' which was a good launching pad for me, but 'The Karate Kid' sent me into a different stratosphere.

I remember making the all-star team in Little League when I was around 11 years old. I was not a great athlete, but I loved it, so making starting second base in the all-star was great for me. I think someone must have been sick and they slotted me in.

There's little that compares with the thrill of a hit major motion picture experience.

I lead a unique existence as someone who is famous for being young on film, or young in the minds of everyone.

The truth is, you have a much richer life if you somehow lead one that you can hold together.

I do live a decently healthy life.

I wasn't the guy running out to the Viper Room or comedy clubs until three in the morning. I was the guy running back to watch the Mets win the World Series in 1986.

There's an audience out there for all these different types of things. Whether it's comedy, motion-picture drama, family movie or a cool, cutting-edge indie, it's nice to know that I can span all those different genres.

To me, in life, if you have a sense of humor about it, that's how you deal with anything.