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Arnold Schwarzenegger might be a 74-year-old, but he has the heart of a 15-year-old kid. He has achieved enormous success over the years and has excelled at everything that he has touched. However, his journey towards greatness has been one hell of a roller coaster ride. Perhaps this is why he likes inspiring stories because he knows for a fact that it takes immeasurable courage and will to carve out a path for yourself when the only thing you have is a dream.

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A bodybuilding legend, a successful entrepreneur, one of the best action superstars in Hollywood, and a seasoned politician – with multiple roles and a variety of interests, Arnold Schwarzenegger has led an incredibly fascinating life. In fact, it would be not wrong to say that he is one of the most versatile humans on the planet.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is also a ‘Potterhead’

Well, it’s not just the millennial kids who enjoy the magical journey that is Harry Potter, Schwarzenegger also claims to be a dedicated ‘Potterhead’. In an interview, the bodybuilding legend revealed, “I love everything about the “Harry Potter” franchise. You have an incredible, epic journey with amazing characters that I think plays just as well on the screen as it does on the page.”

However, the Terminator has his own reason for being a Harry Potter fan. He further added, “I’m also a sucker for a major success story, and it is very difficult to match J. K. Rowling in that category…. I love to hear stories like that, and her personal story is as epic as the stories she wrote about Harry Potter.”

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Schwarzenegger is an avid reader

Reading is one of Arnold’s favorite pastime activities. Though more than just a hobby, it’s a foremost source of learning for him. He likes to explore new ideas in any way possible. Hence, there’s no particular genre that he is into. As long as it’s good and deserves his attention, he would read anything and everything.

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However, there’s something about inspiring stories that intrigues him. Perhaps he senses an image of himself in stories that remind him of his own journey.

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