Tony Pearson

Tony Pearson (born January 11, 1957) is an American bodybuilding champion. Among the bodybuilding competitions that he has won during his career is the 1980 Universe (Professional).

Competitions History


1976

Gold's Classic - AAU, Teen Overall Winner
Gold's Classic - AAU, Teen Short, 1st

1977

Junior Mr USA - AAU, Short, 3rd
Mr Los Angeles - AAU, Junior, 1st
Mr Southern California - AAU, Junior, 1st

1978

Mr America - AAU, Overall Winner
Mr America - AAU, Medium, 1st
Mr California - AAU, Short, 1st
Junior Mr America - AAU, Medium, 1st
Junior Mr America - AAU, Overall Winner
Junior Mr USA - AAU, Overall Winner
Junior Mr USA - AAU, Medium, 1st
USA World Qualifier - IFBB, MiddleWeight, 2nd

1979

Olympus - WBBG, Winner
Mr Universe - NABBA, Medium, 2nd
Pro Mr World - WBBG, Winner
World Championships - WABBA, Medium, 1st
World Championships - WABBA, Overall Winner

1980

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Winner
World Championships - WABBA, Professional, 3rd
Pro World Cup - WABBA, 5th

1981

Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Belgium - IFBB, 6th
Grand Prix Wales - IFBB, 5th
Universe - Pro - IFBB, 3rd
Pro World Cup - WABBA, 7th
World Grand Prix - IFBB, 4th
World Pro Championships - IFBB, 3rd

1982

Night of Champions - IFBB, 6th
World Pro Championships - IFBB, 6th

1983

Grand Prix Denver - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix England - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Las Vegas - IFBB, 6th
Grand Prix Portland - IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix Sweden - IFBB, 6th
Grand Prix Switzerland - IFBB, 6th
World Pro Championships - IFBB, 8th

1984

Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, 3rd
Olympia - IFBB, 12th
World Grand Prix - IFBB, 3rd

1985

Night of Champions - IFBB, 9th
Olympia - IFBB, 12th

1986

Los Angeles Pro Championships - IFBB, 5th
Night of Champions - IFBB, 4th
World Pro Championships - IFBB, 9th

1987

Night of Champions - IFBB, Did not place
World Pro Championships - IFBB, 8th

1988

Grand Prix US Pro - IFBB, 6th
Niagara Falls Pro Invitational - IFBB, 5th
Night of Champions - IFBB, 8th
World Pro Championships - IFBB, 8th

1989

Grand Prix France - IFBB, 11th
Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 9th
Grand Prix Spain (2) - IFBB, 9th
Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 9th
Grand Prix Sweden - IFBB, 11th

1990

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 6th
Houston Pro Invitational - IFBB, 6th
Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 8th

1991

WBF Grand Prix - WBF, 11th

1993

Chicago Pro Invitational - IFBB, 13th
Night of Champions - IFBB, Did not place
Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, 16th

1994

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 14th
San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 16th

Magazines

1979 Vol 108, Num 10 Health and Strength

1980 July Vol 109, Num 7 Health and Strength

1980 August Vol 109, Num 8 Health and Strength

1980 September Vol 109, Num 9 Health and Strength

1981 November Vol 2, Num 8 Muscle World

1985 October Vol 3, Num 7 Flex

1986 October Num 60 Muscle Mag International

Serge Nubret

Serge Nubret (October 6, 1938 – April 19, 2011) was a French professional bodybuilder, bodybuilding federation leader, movie actor and author. Serge was awarded many bodybuilding titles, including Mr. Europe (1966), Mr. Universe (1976) and WBBG Pro. Mr. World (1977). Serge Nubret's nicknames were "The Black Panther" and "The Nubret Lion."

BIOGRAPHY

Serge Nubret spent his first years in Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe, in a community of 7,000 people. He moved with his parents to the Paris, France area in 1950, settling in the community of Joinville-le-Pont, and completing his secondary studies before choosing a business program.
During his adolescence and young adulthood, he quickly became aware of his exceptional potential for athletics and recalls this reflection in his book I Am…Me and God; in his own words, dedicating himself to bodybuilding was to become his "reason for being." He explains in his book his destiny of a fixed champion assigned to him by God ["I Am"]. He returned in Guadeloupe in 1958 in order to escape the draft for the Algerian War. It was during this period of his life he discovered bodybuilding, which he practiced simultaneously while pursuing business accounting. Bodybuilding was not encouraged by his father at the time who was concerned that it did not have as much potential for financial income as an accounting career.
Three months after entering the world of bodybuilding, Serge won the title of Mr. Guadeloupe, which he won again the following year. He was sent in 1960 to Montreal to show the flag of Guadeloupe in support for his country at the time of the World Championship organized by the International Federation of Bodybuilders. It was there Nubret was named "Most Muscular Man of the World." Returning next to Paris without going to Guadeloupe, he was contacted by the Films Ariane for a role alongside Giuliano Gemma in a Duccio Tessari Italian péplum film called "The Titans" which was released in 1961 and was prelude to a rich career of 25 films.
Nubret is best known in the bodybuilding documentary Pumping Iron where he competed as a last-minute entry against (eventual seven time winner) Arnold Schwarzenegger for the title of Mr. Olympia in 1975. While he looked fantastic, Serge finished second in the Tall Man category to Schwarzenegger, while Lou Ferrigno finished third. He was known for his excellent chest development, which would scare off fellow contestants.
The documentary film Pumping Iron, alongside Lou Ferrigno and Arnold Schwarzenegger, follows the events occurring before the Mr. Olympia 1975—the preparation for the competition as well as its final phase. For contract reasons, his part is comparatively brief; and, apparently, certain scenes containing him could not be put in the movie. These episodes are discussed further in his book, I am…Me and God.
In the 1980s, Serge appeared regularly in 60 episodes of the television series Breakfast Included, with Pierre Mondy and Marie-Christine Barrault, in which he played a role that mirrored his real life as a bodybuilder/gym owner in Paris.
During the 1970s, Nubret finished third in the 1973 Mr. Olympia and second in 1975. Vice President of the IFBB Europe from 1970-1975, Nubret then founded the WABBA in 1976. He competed until 1984, when he won his last title of WABBA Champion of the World. In Gravelines in 2003, Nubret guest-posed at the WABBA World Championship at the impressive age of 65.
In 2006, 68-year-old Serge Nubret penned the book I am…Me and God in collaboration with Louis-Xavier Babin-Lachaud. The book is not only autobiographical in nature, but it also includes his personal reflections on his Christian faith and mysticism. Through his life narrative, it adopts a definite position on the role of God in this world, on the conflict between destiny and free will, and on the illusion of this world. The book indicates the will to succeed and to follow the way traced by God, love of the author's "reason for being"..

CONTEST HISTORY

1958

Mr. Guadeloupe

1960:

IFBB World Most Muscular Man

1963

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 2nd

1964

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 2nd

1969

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 3rd
Mr World - IFBB, Tall, 2nd

1970

Mr Europe - IFBB, Tall, 1st

1972

Olympia - IFBB, 3rd

1973

Olympia - IFBB, 2nd

1974

Olympia - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 3rd

1975

Olympia - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 2nd

1976

Olympus - WBBG, 2nd
Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 1st
Universe - Pro - NABBA, Winner

1977

Olympus - WBBG, Winner
Universe - Pro - NABBA, 2nd
Pro Mr World - WBBG, Winner

1978

Universe - Pro - NABBA, 2nd

1981

Pro World Cup - WABBA, 2nd

1983

World Championships - WABBA, Professional, 1st

Filmography

My Son the Hero/Arrivano i titani (1962)

The Red Berets/Sette baschi rossi (1969)

Le condé, (a.k.a. The Cop) (1970)

Caesar and Rosalie, co-starring Yves Montand (1972)

Pumping Iron, (1977)

The Professional, co-starring Jean-Paul Belmondo (1981)

Magazines


1961 May Vol 11, Num 5 Muscle Builder

1961 August Vol 90, Num 16 Health and Strength

1962 January Vol 11, Num 10 Muscle Builder

1962 October Vol 91, Num 20 Health and Strength

1963 October Vol 92, Num 22 Health and Strength

1964 June Vol 93, Num 12 Health and Strength

1968 March Vol 97, Num 7 Health and Strength

1972 June Vol 13, Num 4 Muscle Builder

1976 Vol 105, Num 4 Health and Strength

1976 Vol 105, Num 8 Health and Strength

1976 Vol 105, Num 9 Health and Strength

1977 September Vol 1, Num 3 Bodybuilding World

1977 September Num 62 Muscle Training Illustrated

1978 Muscle Mag Annual

1978 February Vol 2, Num 1 Muscle Digest

1979 May Num 14 Muscle Mag International

1980 January Num 81 Muscle Training Illustrated

1980 April Vol 4, Num 2 Muscle Digest

1980 July Num 19 Muscle Mag International

1981 April Vol 110, Num 4 Health and Strength

Illness and Death

A second work is a 400+ page autobiography entitled Seventy Years Young. At the time of release (April 2009), it was learned that Serge Nubret suffered a stroke in Paris, France. There are conspiracies circling around the internet, which have been supported by Serge's old friends, that he was poisoned by his own children in an attempt to take his money.

In March of 2009, Nubret fell into a coma, and remained in a persistent vegetative state until his death on 19 April 2011 of natural causes at the age of 72.

Bertil Fox

Bertil Fox (born November 9, 1951) on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Kitts is a British former IFBB professional bodybuilder. Fox immigrated to London, England, with his family when he was only one year old. He then moved to Northampton. He did not return to St. Kitts for more than 40 years. He once said, "I'm 100% British. I think, I act and talk like an Englishman, not like someone from the West Indies."


Encouraged by a cousin to take up bodybuilding, Fox won the 1969 Junior Mr. Britain at 18. He went on to win nearly every major bodybuilding contest outside of the IFBB, including the 1976 AAU Mr. World, the amateur 1977 NABBA Mr. Universe and the professional NABBA Mr. Universe in 1978 and 1979. Joe Weider sponsored Fox's move to Los Angeles in 1981, and he competed in IFBB contests for the next 13 years. The late Bill Reynolds, then FLEX Magazine editor-in-chief, gave Fox the nickname "Brutal" for his high-volume and extremely heavy training.


The 5'8" 230-pound Fox lacked back width and thigh sweep, but the colossal chest, delts, traps and arms he sported more than 20 years ago would hold up on any-stage today. He was touted as a future Mr. Olympia, and there's no telling what he may have accomplished had he joined the IFBB five years earlier.
Fox placed second in two IFBB shows - the 1982 Night Of Champions and the 1983 Swiss Grand Prix (beating Lee Haney) and he finished fifth in the 1983 Mr. Olympia (his second of five Mr. O appearances) but by the mid-1980s he was past his prime. He competed in 12 IFBB shows from 1984 to 1994, but he was typically too smooth to make an impact.

Retiring from the stage, he returned to St. Kitts to open Fox's Gym.

STAT

Height: 5'10'

Weight: 235 lb

Born November 9, 1951

Competition Record

1969

Mr Britain - NABBA, Junior, 1st

1970

Mr Britain - NABBA, Junior, 1st

1971

Mr Britain - NABBA, Junior, 1st
Mr Europe, Junior, 1st

1976

Mr Britain - NABBA, Winner
Mr Europe, Medium, 1st
Mr Europe, Overall Winner
Mr Universe - NABBA, Medium, 2nd
Mr World - AAU, Winner
Mr World - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr World - AAU, Medium, 1st

1977

Mr Universe - NABBA, Medium, 1st
Mr Universe - NABBA, Overall Winner

1978

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Winner

1979

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Winner

1980

World Championships - WABBA, Professional, 2nd

1981

Grand Prix Belgium - IFBB, 5th

1982

Night of Champions - IFBB, 2nd
Olympia - IFBB, 8th

1983

Grand Prix Sweden - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Switzerland - IFBB, 2nd
Olympia - IFBB, 5th

1984

World Pro Championships - IFBB, 5th

1986

Olympia - IFBB, 7th

1987

Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 9th
Night of Champions - IFBB, 7th
Olympia - IFBB, 12th

1989

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 6th
Grand Prix Melbourne - IFBB, 6th
Olympia - IFBB, 11th
World Pro Championships - IFBB, 5th

1992

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 16th
Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, 9th

1994

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 13th

Magazines



1976 Vol 105, Num 5 Health and Strength

1977 Vol 106, Num 8 Health and Strength

1978 Vol 107, Num 6 Health and Strength

1978 Vol 107, Num 7 Health and Strength

1979 Vol 108, Num 8 Health and Strength

1980 November Vol 1, Num 2 Muscle World

1981 January Vol 110, Num 1 Health and Strength

1981 November Num 26 Muscle Mag International

1983 March Health and Strength

1984 May Vol 2, Num 2 Flex

1984 September Num 45 Muscle Mag International

Nasser El Sonbaty

Nasser El Sonbaty (born October 15, 1965 in Germany) is a retired IFBB professional bodybuilder.

STAT

Name: Nasser El Sonbaty

Location: San Diego,California

Born: Oct. 15, 1965

Height: 5'11"

Off Season Weight: Around 310-330 lbs.

Competition Weight: Around 270-280 lbs.

Special Talent: Speaks Seven Languages

Biography

Nasser was born in Germany, his father is from Egypt and his mother from Yugoslavia. Nasser speaks Serbo-Kroatian, Arabian, English, French, Italian, Spanish and German fluently.

A graduate from the University of Augsburg in Germany, earning a university degree in history, political science, and sociology; Nasser began bodybuilding in 1983. His first competition was a Junior State Championship in Germany in 1985, where he placed 6th. His first appearance in the Mr. Olympia competition was in 1994, where he placed 7th.

In total, Nasser competed in 13 amateur shows and 53 IFBB Pro shows. He qualified for 10 consecutive Mr. Olympia contests and entered nine Mr. Olympia competitions. His best placing in the Mr. Olympia competition was in 1997, where he placed 2nd. Nasser is also known for being the bodybuilder who poses at guest posings and bodybuilds wearing spectacles, for having the ability to speak several languages, as well as being able to weigh over 300 pounds in the offseason and still show his full abdominal muscles. Nasser is often referred to as the "Uncrowned Mr. Olympia," "The Wizard of Truth," and "Huge Nasser". He has been featured in many international fitness and bodybuilding magazines articles as well as being pictured on over 60 covers, including FLEX magazine

Contest History

* 1990 Grand Prix Finland, 8th

* 1990 Grand Prix France, 7th

* 1990 Grand Prix Holland, 8th

* 1991 Night of Champions, Did not place

* 1992 Chicago Pro Invitational, 19th

* 1992 Night of Champions, Did not place

* 1993 Grand Prix France, 3rd

* 1993 Grand Prix Germany, 3rd

* 1994 Grand Prix France, 4th

* 1994 Grand Prix Germany, 4th

* 1994 Night of Champions, 2nd

* 1994 Mr. Olympia, 7th

* 1995 Grand Prix England, 4th

* 1995 Grand Prix France, 3rd

* 1995 Grand Prix Germany, 3rd

* 1995 Grand Prix Russia, 3rd

* 1995 Grand Prix Spain, 3rd

* 1995 Grand Prix Ukraine, 2nd

* 1995 Houston Pro Invitational, 1st

* 1995 Night of Champions, 1st

* 1995 Mr. Olympia, 3rd

* 1996 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 1st

* 1996 Grand Prix England, 2nd

* 1996 Grand Prix Germany, 2nd

* 1996 Grand Prix Russia, Winner

* 1996 Grand Prix Spain, 3rd

* 1996 Grand Prix Switzerland, 1st

* 1996 Mr. Olympia, 3rd (disqualifed)

* 1997 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 1997 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 3rd

* 1997 Grand Prix England, 3rd

* 1997 Grand Prix Finland, 4th

* 1997 Grand Prix Germany, 2nd

* 1997 Grand Prix Hungary, 2nd

* 1997 Grand Prix Russia, 3rd

* 1997 Grand Prix Spain, 2nd

* 1997 Mr. Olympia, 2nd

* 1997 San Jose Pro Invitational, 2nd

* 1998 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 1998 Grand Prix Finland, 3rd

* 1998 Grand Prix Germany, 3rd

* 1998 Mr. Olympia, 3rd

* 1999 Arnold Classic, 1st

* 1999 Grand Prix England, 6th

* 1999 Mr. Olympia, 6th

* 1999 World Pro Championships, 6th

* 2000 Mr. Olympia, 5th

* 2001 Mr. Olympia, 9th

* 2002 Arnold Classic, 10th

* 2002 Mr. Olympia, 15th

* 2004 Night of Champions, 15th

* 2004 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 14th

* 2005 Europa Supershow, 14th

Magazines

1995 December Vol 13, Num 11 Flex

1996 March Vol 14, Num 1 Flex

1997 March Vol 15, Num 1 Flex

1997 April Vol 15, Num 2 Flex

1997 June Num 1 Peak Training Journal

1998 June Vol 16, Num 4 Flex

1998 December Vol 16, Num 10 Flex

1999 September Vol 17, Num 7 Flex

2001 February Vol 18, Num 12 Flex

2001 December Vol 19, Num 10 Flex

Paul Dillett

Paul Dillett (born April 12, 1965 in Montreal, Quebec) is a retired IFBB professional bodybuilder. He resides in Toronto, Canada.

STAT

Name: Paul Dillett

Location: Las Vegas, New York, United States of America

Born: Montreal, Quebec

Height: 6'1"

Off Season Weight: 320 lbs

Competition Weight: 285 lbs

Biography

Paul Dillett first competed in professional bodybuilding when he took second place in the heavyweight division of the 1991 North American Championships. His first Mr. Olympia was in 1993, where he placed 6th. In 1993, he competed in his first Ironman Pro Invitational, where he took fourth place.

Later the same year, he competed in his first Arnold Classic, placing fourth. In 1999, he competed in the Night of Champions competition, where he placed first. Paul has been featured in many fitness and bodybuilding articles, including being featured on the cover of Muscular Development magazine.

At the Arnold in 1994, Dillett froze on stage, a result of cramping from dehydration. Three officials carried him off the stage, still in his pose.It was later revealed by Dillett that he reached the hospital just in time to save his life.

Contest history

1991

North American Championships - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 2nd

1992

North American Championships - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 1st
North American Championships - IFBB, Overall Winner

1993

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 4th
Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 4th
Olympia - IFBB, 6th

1994

Grand Prix England - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix France (2) - IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix France - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Germany (2) - IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 3rd
Grand Prix Italy - IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 3rd
Olympia - IFBB, 4th

1996

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 3rd
Grand Prix Czech Republic - IFBB, 3rd
Grand Prix England - IFBB, 3rd
Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Russia - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix Switzerland - IFBB, 2nd
Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd
Olympia - IFBB, 5th
San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd

1997

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 6th
Grand Prix Czech Republic - IFBB, 6th
Grand Prix England - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Finland - IFBB, 5th
Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Hungary - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Russia - IFBB, 5th
Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 4th
Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 5th
Olympia - IFBB, 5th
San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 5th

1998

Olympia - IFBB, Did not place

1999

Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner
Olympia - IFBB, 7th

2000

Night of Champions - IFBB, 3rd

2002

Night of Champions - IFBB, 6th
Southwest Pro Cup - IFBB, 8th

2003

Grand Prix Hungary - IFBB, 14th

2006

Montreal Pro Championships - IFBB, 10th

Paul Dillett, interviewed by Ron Avidan.

So, are you racist?

Oh my god! Hell, no! I guess it is hard to be a racist when you are bi-racial. I am half black, half white. My dad is white, and my mom is black. So it is kind of hard to be a racist. I have had two wives, both of whom were white, one was German, the other was Canadian. The girl I date is white so I don't know. The only people who say that I am a racist is actually a true racist. Just because someone has an opinion does not make them a racist. Just because someone says they feel there is some racism in the sport that he is involved in does not make them a racist.

Your dad was white, and mom was black? What are you?

That makes me a Mulatto. My dad was from France, and my mom was Jamaican, and I was born in Canada. My dad passed away.

Was it strange growing up in your family?

No, because in my family, there is no such thing as racism. My mom accepts people for who they are, not for the color of their skin or anything else. That is the way I was brought up. I treat you the way you treat me. I don't care if you are white, black, Chinese or whatever the hell you are. If you are a good person, you are a good person. If you are an asshole, you are an asshole. I judge people as individuals, based on the character and how they treat me, not by the color of their skin. There are a lot of black guys and white guys who are assholes.

Growing up, my favorite bodybuilder was Lou Ferrigno. Also, Gary Strydom. I could not wait to meet Gary Strydom. I idolized the guy. I love his delts. The reason my delts are the way there are is because I have always wanted to have delts like Gary Strydom. Also, who doesn't love Tom Platz.

Should the IFBB suspend you for your comments in your column?

Should they suspend me? For having my own opinion? You can't suspend someone for having their own opinion? It is my opinion! It doesn't mean that it is right, and it doesn't mean that it is wrong. These are my feelings, you know what I mean? You can't suspend someone for having an opinion? This is America right, freedom of speech. You should have a right to your own opinion. That is a part of life. I did not attack any one individual! If someone wants to say that it makes me a racist, then go right ahead. Call me a racist, because I am always going to speak my mind. I have always been known as one of the most outspoken bodybuilders out there along with Shawn Ray. We say how we feel. Most people feel a certain way, but they just don't say it. They are afraid to say it. Some of us like Shawn, myself and other individuals are not afraid to just come out and say 'This is how I feel'. I am entitled to that. Some people love Paul Dillett, some people don't. That's their opinion, that is their choice. They have that right to feel that way.

Why do you think the IFBB is racist?

Wait, I said that there is racism within the IFBB. You can't say the IFBB is racist because the IFBB is made up of a big group of individuals. Look, when you check out the judging panels, how many black people do you see on it? How many black athletes do you see on stage? My whole thing is that you can't not address that point. You can't deny that simple fact that there are lots of black competitors and only two black judges? My whole question that was asked of me was that 'Do you believe there is racism in the IFBB', and I replied 'Yes'. I am definitely not hear to bash the IFBB.

What would you say if the question was asked to you? You most likely will say no because you are not involved directly like the judges and the athletes are involved, on a more personal level. You tend to view things differently.

Well, how about you becoming an IFBB judge?

Me. No, I am not interested in becoming a judge right now. You know, there should not be such an uproar just because an athlete says 'I feel this way'. Maybe the IFBB should contact the athlete, and say 'If something happens that made you feel this way, then let's get down to the bottom of it'.

Do you know any athletes who want to become an IFBB judge?

You know, I have never really given it any thought as to which athletes wants to become a judge. But look, for how many years has Shawn Ray been bitching and complaining about the judging system. A lot of the black athletes say stuff, but they will not go on record to say anything. Hey, you know me, I speak my mind. I don't care what the repercussions are going to be. If I do my job right, if I come out on stage looking the best that I can, let the chips fall where they may. Sometimes you have to speak out for the good of others.

Some judges are offended at your MD article. Which judge was the racist one?

If it offends them, that is their problem. Then they need to sit back and think about what they said, or who said what? I don't really care if they are offended by that. I am sorry. I am not going to say who the judge was because I don't want any repercussions on that individual. But believe me, they know exactly who they are. You think that the judge was the first one to make a racist remark. Come on. I am not going to back down from this. What makes me mad is people are going to tell me that I offend them. Well, perhaps you have done things that have offended me in the past. That's life. If you don't like it, that is too bad.

There are a lot of great judges out there. Ken Taylor, Sandy Ranalli, Debbie Elwoods. People who I know are very good judges. Incredible judges. In every bunch, there is a rotten apple, and they know it. And that is the whole bottom line.

Look, there is nothing that I say that most of us don't already know. Whether people want to admit it or not, I have heard all of these things before. If I am one of the first athletes to bring this to the forefront, and everybody now is in an uproar that Paul says bodybuilding is racist, that's too bad.

Let met ask you a question? How many white guys have told me 'Oh, I have a black friend.' Wow, that's cool. How would they feel if I asked them 'How would you feel if I wanted to date your sister?' Am I your friend? Really? If I am your friend, then you would let me date your sister. All of a sudden, it is not too cool then. It's ok for you and me to be friends as long as I don't date your sister, and I am not in your family.

Have you spoken to IFBB Vice President Wayne DeMilia about how you feel about these issues?

No, I have not spoken to Wayne as of yet on this. Wayne has not called me. Wayne knows my number, he can call me anytime. I absolutely do not have a problem with Wayne.

Is it not different in 2003 than it was 10 years ago?

No, it's bullshit. This thing is still the same. People who believe that it is different have their head up there ass. Nothing has changed. Still the same bullshit. Talk to other black athletes. Chris Cormier, Dexter Jackson, Flex Wheeler. I am telling you 'They will say nothing has changed'. Changed for who? Usually, the black athletes do not get the big contracts in bodybuilding. Oh yeah, you can say that Paul always seems to land the big deals. But that is because I don't accept any limitations on myself, and I believe that you are worth what you think you are worth.

Magazines

1994 September Vol 12, Num 7 Flex
1996 September Vol 14, Num 7 Flex
1997 May Vol 15, Num 3 Flex
2003 August Vol 40, Num 8 Muscular Development

Shawn Ray

Shawn Ray (born September 9, 1965 in Placentia, California, U.S.) is a former professional bodybuilder and author.

STAT

Name: Shawn Ray

Location: Placentia, CA, USA

Born: September 9, 1965

Height: 5' 7"

Off Season Weight: 230 lbs.

Competition Weight: 215 lbs.

Biography

In over 30 major bodybuilding competitions, Ray only failed to place in the top five once. Signing his first professional bodybuilding sponsor contract in 1988, Ray has been featured in six video documentaries; Lifestyles of the Fit & Famous (Biopic), Final Countdown (Contest Prep for Olympia 1998), Inside & Out- Behind the Muscle, a look at his daily life on the Pro Circuit, To The Extreme (Training Video) Best of Shawn Ray ( History of Shawn Ray). "Fitness After 40" which is a biographical and documentary instyle, showcases Shawn's life after the competitive stage being married with his first child while getting back on the Horse and getting in shape.

He is mentioned in The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding by Bill Dobbins and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Ray also wrote a book about how to become a bodybuilder, named The Shawn Ray Way. Ray has appeared on more Flex Magazine covers than any bodybuilder in history and has also featured in many fitness and bodybuilding magazines worldwide. Shawn was a co-host on Flex Magazine Workout on ESPN for 5 years as well as hosting bodybuilding competitions for ESPN as a commentator for 8 years.

Shawn was the Co-Master of Ceremonies for the 2006 and 2007 Mr. Olympia Competitions held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shawn is the creator of the only charity fundraiser for professional bodybuilding, Vyo Tech Nutritionals presents: Shawn Ray's CHOC Hospital Golf Invitational. Over the last two year's with the help of other pro fitness, figure and bodybuilding champions, as well as supplement companies and magazines, Shawn has helped raise and donate over $55,000.00 to the Children's Hospital of Orange County by hosting this event annually at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, Ca.

Shawn was the first professional bodybuilder to fail the drug testing at the Arnold Classic, which was when he first won the title in 1990. He went on to win the title again in 1991.

Ray retired from competitive bodybuilding in 2001 and is now working with a nutritional supplement company in Laguna Niguel, California called GENr8 Nutrition. He placed in the top five at the Mr. Olympia competition for twelve consecutive years from 1990 to 2001, two of those being first runner-up finishes.

He promoted the Shawn Ray Colorado Pro/Am Classic Contest-Expo, held in Denver, Colorado in 2006 and 2007.Shawn also produced a DVD titled 'Fitness after 40' in which Shawn tries to get back into shape. Shawn is now a Feature Writer for Muscular Development Magazine and the Host of MD Radio and MDTV as an Interviewer.

Ray married in 2003 and welcomed his first daughter, Asia Monet, into his family on August 10 of 2005. In 2008, Shawn and his wife Kristie welcomed their second daughter, Bella Blu, on April 30.

In retirement, Ray has stayed involved with bodybuilding through "muscle camps," seminars, grand openings, and as a master of ceremonies for contests. Ray has Promoted the New York Pro contest in New York City.

Ray was voted unanimously as the "Best bodybuilder never to win the Mr. Olympia" by his peers, magazine editors and industry insiders in 2003.

Competitive Record

1984

Mr Los Angeles - AAU, Teen, 1st

1985

Teen Nationals - NPC, Overall Winner

1986

Junior Nationals - NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 2nd

1987

California Championships - NPC, Overall Winner
California Championships - NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st
Nationals - NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st
Nationals - NPC, Overall Winner

1988

Night of Champions - IFBB, 4th
Olympia - IFBB, 13th

1990

Arnold Classic - IFBB, Disqualified
Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner
Olympia - IFBB, 3rd

1991

Arnold Classic - IFBB, Winner
Olympia - IFBB, 5th

1992

Olympia - IFBB, 4th

1993

Olympia - IFBB, 3rd

1994

Olympia - IFBB, 2nd

1995

Olympia - IFBB, 4th

1996

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 5th
Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 3rd
Olympia - IFBB, 2nd

1997

Olympia - IFBB, 3rd

1998

Olympia - IFBB, 5th

1999

Olympia - IFBB, 5th

2000

Olympia - IFBB, 4th

2001

Olympia - IFBB, 4th

Magazines

1986 June Vol 4, Num 3 Flex

1987 December Vol 1, Num 2 NPC News

1988 February Num 140 Muscle Training Illustrated

1988 March Vol 6, Num 1 Flex

1988 May Vol 47, Num 5 IronMan

1989 April Vol 48, Num 4 IronMan

1989 May Num 84 Muscle Mag International

1990 June Vol 49, Num 6 IronMan

1990 June Num 97 Muscle Mag International

1990 June Num 160 Muscle Training Illustrated

1990 June Vol 27, Num 6 Muscular Development

1991 March Vol 52, Num 3 Muscle and Fitness

1991 May Vol 9, Num 3 Flex

1991 May Vol 50, Num 5 IronMan

1991 June Vol 28, Num 6 Muscular Development

1991 July Vol 5, Num 3 NPC News

1992 February Vol 51, Num 2 IronMan

1993 January Vol 54, Num 1 Muscle and Fitness

1993 March Vol 52, Num 3 IronMan

1993 April Num 31 Muscle Media 2000

1994 March Vol 12, Num 1 Flex

1994 May Vol 12, Num 3 Flex

1995 February Vol 13, Num 1 Flex

1995 March Vol 56, Num 3 Muscle and Fitness

1995 September Vol 13, Num 8 Flex

1996 May Vol 14, Num 3 Flex

1996 September Vol 14, Num 7 Flex

1998 March Vol 16, Num 1 Flex

1999 May Vol 17, Num 3 Flex

2000 February Vol 17, Num 12 Flex

2000 April Vol 18, Num 2 Flex

2001 May Vol 19, Num 3 Flex

2002 January Vol 63, Num 1 Muscle and Fitness

2002 August Vol 20, Num 6 Flex

Kevin Levrone

Kevin Levrone (born July 16, 1965) is a former IFBB professional bodybuilder, blogger, musician, actor and health club owner.

STAT

Nickname Maryland Muscle Machine

Birth July 16, 1965 (1965-07-16) (age 45)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)

Weight 240 lb (109 kg)

Biography

Levrone was born to an Italian father and an African American mother on July 16, 1965 in Baltimore, Maryland, the youngest of six children.Aside from his career as a pro bodybuilder, Levrone has also worked as an actor and musician. Levrone first started training at Metro fitness in Linthicum, Maryland. He won his first contest at 190 pounds. Over his career Levrone has earned 22 professional IFBB wins. He won the Arnold Classic two times (1994 and 1996), and came second at the Mr. Olympia competition four times over the span of a decade (1992, 1995, 2000 and 2002). He has not officially announced his retirement.

Levrone's first film as an actor was Backlash. Later films included Redline and I Am.

On March 25, 2009, Levrone launched The Levrone Report, a training/fitness guru blog in which he resumes his training and provides tips and philosophies on a wide range of subjects.

In May 2010, Levrone released Levrone Formula Extreme Nitric Pump Blend, a nutritional supplement

Competitive Record

* 1991 Junior Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 2nd

* 1991 Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st

* 1991 Nationals - NPC, Overall Winner

* 1992 Chicago Pro Invitational, 3rd

* 1992 Night of Champions, 1st

* 1992 Mr. Olympia, 2nd

* 1993 Grand Prix France (2), 5th

* 1993 Grand Prix Germany (2), 1st

* 1993 Grand Prix Spain, 3rd

* 1993 Mr. Olympia, 5th

* 1994 Arnold Classic, 1st

* 1994 Grand Prix England, 2nd

* 1994 Grand Prix France (2), 1st

* 1994 Grand Prix Germany, 2nd

* 1994 Grand Prix Italy, 1st

* 1994 Grand Prix Spain, 2nd

* 1994 Mr. Olympia, 3rd

* 1994 San Jose Pro Invitational, 1st

* 1995 Grand Prix England, 2nd

* 1995 Grand Prix Germany, 1st

* 1995 Grand Prix Russia, 1st

* 1995 Grand Prix Spain, 1st

* 1995 Mr. Olympia, 2nd

* 1996 Arnold Classic, 1st

* 1996 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 2nd

* 1996 Grand Prix England, 2nd

* 1996 Grand Prix Germany, 3rd

* 1996 Grand Prix Russia, 2nd

* 1996 Grand Prix Spain, 2nd

* 1996 Grand Prix Switzerland, 3rd

* 1996 Mr. Olympia, 3rd

* 1996 San Jose Pro Invitational, 1st

* 1997 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 1997 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 1st

* 1997 Grand Prix England, 1st

* 1997 Grand Prix Finland, 1st

* 1997 Grand Prix Germany, 1st

* 1997 Grand Prix Hungary, 1st

* 1997 Grand Prix Russia, 2nd

* 1997 Grand Prix Spain, 1st

* 1997 Mr. Olympia, 4th

* 1998 Grand Prix Finland, 2nd

* 1998 Grand Prix Germany, 2nd

* 1998 Night of Champions, 2nd

* 1998 Mr. Olympia, 4th

* 1998 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st

* 1998 Toronto Pro Invitational, 2nd

* 1999 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 1999 Grand Prix England, 3rd

* 1999 Mr. Olympia, 4th

* 1999 World Pro Championships, 3rd

* 2000 Arnold Classic, 3rd

* 2000 Mr. Olympia, 2nd

* 2001 Grand Prix England, 1st

* 2001 Mr. Olympia, 3rd

* 2002 Arnold Classic, 5th

* 2002 Grand Prix Australia, 4th

* 2002 Mr. Olympia, 2nd

* 2003 Arnold Classic, 5th

* 2003 Mr. Olympia, 6th

* 2003 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 3rd

Filmography

* 2006 The Enchanted Pixie Forest

* 2006 Backlash

* 2007 Redline

* 2010 I Am losing the plot

Magazines

1992 June Num 29 Muscle Media 2000

1992 July Vol 10, Num 5 Flex

1992 September Vol 10, Num 7 Flex

1994 April Vol 12, Num 2 Flex

1994 July Vol 12, Num 5 Flex

1996 June Vol 14, Num 4 Flex

1999 February Vol 16, Num 12 Flex

2000 May Vol 18, Num 3 Flex

2001 April Vol 19, Num 2 Flex

2001 November Vol 19, Num 9 Flex

2002 September Vol 20, Num 7 Flex

2003 August Vol 21, Num 6 Flex

2004 July Vol 65, Num 7 Muscle and Fitness

2006 March Num 285 Muscle Mag International

Chris Cormi

Chris Cormier (born Broderick Christopher Cormier August 19, 1967 in Palm Springs, California) is an IFBB professional bodybuilder.

STAT

Nickname: The Real Deal

Born: August 19, 1967

Birthplace: Palm Springs, California, USA

Residence: Las vegas, Nevada, USA

Height: 5' 9"

Offseason Weight: 285 lbs

Competition Weight: 252 lbs

Arms: 22"

Chest: 52"

Waist: 32"

Thighs: 33"

Calves: 21"

Cormier's first Mr. Olympia came in 1994, where he placed 6th. The same year he also participated in his first Arnold Classic and the Ironman Pro Invitational, where he placed 4th and 2nd respectively. In 1995 he competed in his first Night of Champions tournament (now called The New York Pro), where he placed 6th. Chris has been featured in many fitness and bodybuilding magazines, including being featured on the cover of Muscular Development magazine.

In mid-2006 Cormier was hospitalized with an infected spine, resulting from a bodybuilding-related injury before he was due to train with veteran English bodybuilder and ex Mr-Olympia, Dorian Yates. He has started his recovery, which includes extensive physiotherapy.He is presently living in Derry City, Ireland.

Competition History

* 1987 NPC Teen Nationals, Light-Heavyweight, 1st

* 1991 NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 4th

* 1993 NPC USA Championships, Heavyweight, 1st and Overall

* 1994 Arnold Classic, 4th

* 1994 Grand Prix France, 7th

* 1994 Grand Prix Germany, 6th

* 1994 Ironman Pro Invitational, 2nd

* 1994 Mr. Olympia, 6th

* 1995 Grand Prix England, 5th

* 1995 Grand Prix France, 5th

* 1995 Grand Prix Germany, 4th

* 1995 Grand Prix Russia, 5th

* 1995 Grand Prix Spain, 4th

* 1995 Grand Prix Ukraine, 4th

* 1995 Night of Champions, 4th

* 1995 Mr. Olympia, 6th

* 1996 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 8th

* 1996 Grand Prix England, 8th

* 1996 Grand Prix Germany, 7th

* 1996 Grand Prix Russia, 8th

* 1996 Grand Prix Spain, 8th

* 1996 Grand Prix Switzerland, 8th

* 1996 Mr. Olympia, 7th

* 1997 Canada Pro Cup, 3rd

* 1997 Grand Prix Czech Republic, 2nd

* 1997 Grand Prix England, 2nd

* 1997 Grand Prix Finland, 2nd

* 1997 Grand Prix Germany, 6th

* 1997 Grand Prix Hungary, 8th

* 1997 Grand Prix Russia, 4th

* 1997 Grand Prix Spain, 6th

* 1997 Night of Champions, 1st

* 1997 Mr. Olympia, 8th

* 1997 Toronto Pro Invitational, 3rd

* 1998 Arnold Classic, 5th

* 1998 Grand Prix Finland, 4th

* 1998 Grand Prix Germany, 4th

* 1998 Mr. Olympia, 6th

* 1999 Arnold Classic, 3rd

* 1999 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st

* 1999 Mr. Olympia, 3rd

* 2000 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 2000 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st

* 2001 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 2001 Grand Prix Australia, 1st

* 2001 Grand Prix England, 2nd

* 2001 Grand Prix Hungary, 2nd

* 2001 Grand Prix New Zealand, 2nd

* 2001 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st

* 2001 Mr. Olympia, 5th

* 2001 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st

* 2002 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 2002 Grand Prix Australia, 1st

* 2002 Grand Prix Austria, 1st

* 2002 Grand Prix England, 3rd

* 2002 Grand Prix Holland, 2nd

* 2002 Ironman Pro Invitational, 1st

* 2002 Mr. Olympia, 3rd

* 2002 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 2nd

* 2002 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 3rd

* 2003 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 2003 Grand Prix Australia, 1st

* 2003 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 2nd

* 2003 Show of Strength Pro Championship, 7th

* 2004 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 2004 Grand Prix Australia, 2nd

* 2004 Grand Prix England, 2nd

* 2004 Grand Prix Holland, 2nd

* 2004 Mr. Olympia, 7th

* 2005 Arnold Classic, 2nd

* 2005 Grand Prix Australia, 2nd

* 2005 Mr. Olympia, 13th

* 2005 San Francisco Pro Invitational, 1st

* 2007 IFBB Montreal Pro Classic, 4th

Biography
Chris Cormier The Real Deal currently ranks among the best professional bodybuilders and top Mr. Olympia contenders in the world today. He always manages to capture the attention of the pro-circuit judges and legions of fans with his enormous size, near-perfect symmetry, superb definition, and personable smile. Since he started using MuscleTech supplements, Chris has made significant improvements to his already-awesome frame. "I've noticed a great deal of improvement already [after only three months on MuscleTech supplements].

Chris says. "I was really happy. I was pretty surprised at how quickly my body started improving, especially in terms of bodyfat and muscle fullness. I think I'm going to be more effective when it comes to muscularity, fullness, and just my overall look." Chris Cormier is good friends with pro bodybuilder Flex Wheeler and is one of the best ranked bodybuilders around!

Chris has been featured in many fitness and magazine articles, including being featured on the cover of Muscular Development magazine. In mid-2006 Cormier was hospitalised with an infected spine, resulting from a bodybulding-related injury during a hardcore back training session with veteran English bodybuilder and ex Mr-Olympia, Dorian Yates. As of August, he has started his recovery, which includes extensive physiotherapy. He currently lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cormier was mentioned frequently in the Denzel Washington film John Q, as the favorite athlete of the main character's son.

Lee Priest

Biography

Lee one of the shortest, most powerful bodybuilders in the pros.

Lee Andrew Priest McCutcheon nicknamed "The Blond Myth" (born July 6, 1972 in Newcastle, Australia) is an IFBB professional bodybuilder.

Priest was raised together with his two-year older sister by their grandfather, who also plays football in Wallsend, Newcastle, Australia, where he attended Bjolsen VGS. Lee's mom was also a bodybuilding competitor, and once posed with Lee on stage. He married female bodybuilder Cathy Priest on July 1st, 2000.

In September 2006, Priest was suspended from the IFBB due to competing in a non-IFBB event at the time.

Priest was reinstated back in the IFBB in June 2008 to allow him a chance to qualify for the 2008 Mr. Olympia. But he did not compete that year, due to a failed drug test, and instead planned to comeback at the Australian IFBB Pro Grand Prix in 2009.

In February 2010 it was announced that Lee Priest will be working with 'Yoda' a.k.a. Neil Hill, who is a Bodybuilding nutrition expert based in Tenby, South Wales, United Kingdom.

Priest has his own supplement company called Assassin Nutrition.

Stats

# Name: Lee Priest

# Location: Newcastle, Australia

# Born: July 6, 1972

# Height: 5'5"

# Off Season Weight: 270-285 lbs.

# Competition Weight: 202-225 lbs.

Contest history

1989

Australian Championships - IFBB, Overall Winner

1990

Australian Championships - IFBB, Overall Winner

World Amateur Championships - IFBB, LightWeight, 4th

1993

Niagara Falls Pro Invitational - IFBB, 9th

1994

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 7th

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 4th

Night of Champions - IFBB, 12th

San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 7th

1995

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 9th

Florida Pro Invitational - IFBB, 4th

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 3rd

South Beach Pro Invitational - IFBB, 4th

1996

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 4th

San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 6th

1997

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 7th

Grand Prix Czech Republic - IFBB, 5th

Grand Prix England - IFBB, 6th

Grand Prix Finland - IFBB, 9th

Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 3rd

Grand Prix Hungary - IFBB, 3rd

Grand Prix Russia - IFBB, 9th

Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 3rd

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd

Olympia - IFBB, 6th

San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 4th

1998

Olympia - IFBB, 7th

1999

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 6th

Olympia - IFBB, 8th

2000

Night of Champions - IFBB, 5th

Olympia - IFBB, 6th

2001

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 7th

2002

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 4th

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd

Olympia - IFBB, 6th

San Francisco Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

Show of Strength Pro Championships - IFBB, 4th

2003

Olympia - IFBB, 15th

2004

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd

San Francisco Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd

2005

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 4th

Grand Prix Australia - IFBB, Winner

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd

2006

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 6th

Grand Prix Australia - IFBB, 2nd

Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

Night of Champions - PDI, Winner

Night of Champions Britain - PDI, Winner

Magazines

1993 October Num 136 Muscle Mag International

1994 September Vol 12, Num 7 Flex

1994 October Vol 55, Num 10 Muscle and Fitness

1995 July Vol 13, Num 6 Flex

1995 September Num 159 Muscle Mag International

1997 July Vol 15, Num 5 Flex

1997 December Vol 58, Num 12 Muscle and Fitness

1998 April Vol 16, Num 2 Flex

1999 April Vol 17, Num 2 Flex

2000 April Vol 18, Num 2 Flex

2000 December Vol 18, Num 10 Flex

2001 June Vol 60, Num 6 IronMan

2002 April Vol 39, Num 4 Muscular Development

2002 August Num 242 Muscle Mag International

2003 June Vol 21, Num 4 Flex

2003 October Vol 40, Num 10 Muscular Development

2004 June Vol 7, Num 4 Planet Muscle

2004 July Vol 22, Num 5 Flex

2004 July Vol 41, Num 7 Muscular Development

2004 October Vol 41, Num 10 Muscular Development

2004 November Vol 7, Num 6 Planet Muscle

2004 December Vol 41, Num 12 Muscular Development

2005 July Vol 42, Num 7 Muscular Development

2005 November Vol 42, Num 11 Muscular Development

2006 May Vol 65, Num 5 IronMan

2006 May Vol 43, Num 5 Muscular Development

2006 July Vol 43, Num 7 Muscular Development

2007 May Num 300 Muscle Mag International

2008 September Num 316 Muscle Mag International

2008 October Vol 45, Num 10 Muscular Development

2009 May Vol 46, Num 5 Muscular Development

Presentation by lee

First Bodybuilding Contest: The 1986 Sydney Bodybuilding Classic

Major Wins: I won the Mr. Australia three times - 1989, '90 and '91.

Highlight of Career: Placing sixth at the 1997 Olympia at the tender age of 25.

Biggest Disappointment of Career: Having to cut out KFC at contest time. As to having my placing changed at the 1997 Mr. O, I don't worry about that stuff, shit happens.

Role Models in Bodybuilding: Dorian Yates, Paul Dillett, and Nasser El Sonbaty, I have a lot for the guys with the freakier physiques and that's what I want to emulate.

Bodybuilders Whose Personalites You Most Admire: Paul Dillett, Mike Matarazzo, Tom Platz.

Least-favourite Exercise: All of them.

Favourite Exercise: I don't have any.

Long-Term Personal Ambition: To live long enough to see a bodybuilding show judged correctly.

Long-Term Bodybuilding Ambition: To do the best I can and to get progressively bigger.

Best Bodypart: My Heart.

Worst: My whole body; that's why I keep training hard to improve.

What You Would Be If Not A Bodybuilder: A mortician. It's steady work, especially in Los Angeles.

Possession You Prize Above All Others: My life.

Idea of a Perfect Vacation: Going to any place with no gym or junk food.

Favourite Car: BMW 850i - the car I drive. Hummers and Lamborghinis are not bad at all.

Favourite Binge-Out Treat: KFC, Chinese Food and Ice-Cream bars.

Favourite Food: Junk Food!

Favourite Musician:I like love songs and ballads. Celine Dion is a good example of a singer who I enjoy listening too.

Favourite Book: Whatever is sitting beside the toilet when I visit.

Favourite City: Metropolis

Favourite Comedian: Adam Sandler is pretty funny. I like comedians who are rude and disgusting.

Favourite TV Programmes: Days of Our Lives and any TV talk show.

Trait you Admire in Yourself: My sense of humour.

Traits you Admire in Others: Honesty, and a good sense of humour.

Lee Priest has been hit with an IFBB fine of nearly $12,000 in response to his withdrawal from the Arnold Classic and comments elsewhere that a bodybuilder has to "sleep with officials" to do well in contests. Agree? Until the fine is paid, the 1998 Mr. 0 Seventh Place finisher will not be allowed to compete in IFBB contests.