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Ronnie Coleman is a legendary bodybuilder who won the Mr. Olympia title for eight consecutive years. The iconic build, the ever-smiling face, and a burning passion for the sport – that’s how fans know Ronnie. His dedication to the sport began at a young age and runs fresh even today. He’s one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time and rightfully so.

However, Ronnie’s talents and skills don’t end there. The icon has a BSc in accounting and served as a police officer in Arlington, Texas for many years. In 2019, Ronnie published his autobiography called, ‘Yeah Buddy! My Incredible Story’. And in an interview in 2019, he recalled his days as a police officer and how he has always been a writer.

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Ronnie Coleman – writer extraordinaire

Apart from hitting the gym regularly and working hard on every muscle, Ronnie Coleman is also known for his online presence. While he might have retired from the sport, the star still works hard to come up with new things. His book talks about his life, his experiences, and all the roles he’s played. During the interview in 2019, he revealed how he would go to IHOP at 2 AM to finish writing his book. Ronnie’s dedication resonates in every work he does.

Being a writer since college, Ronnie had been wanting to write his own book for a long time. He used to write for his school paper at Grambling State University and he was also a sports editor. Recounting his experience as a writer, Ronnie also talked about how the Arlington Police Department made use of his writing skills.

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According to the bodybuilder, he would write reports every day as an officer. His reports, however, served a different purpose. “They even used my writing to train the rookies, because my report was so good,” exclaimed Ronnie.

Ronnie’s writing journey

Ronnie’s autobiography sold out incredibly fast and his popularity kept growing ever since. One of the reasons why so many people love him is because he has always been true to himself. This is something that the icon acknowledges as well.

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Writer, police officer, bodybuilder, and many more roles – this man has left no stone unturned and continues to inspire every day!