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When Scorsese shoots a violent scene, it's very uncomfortable - it's not like watching 'Rambo.'

I don't see myself as a violent guy.

I do find violence entertaining, but that doesn't make me a bad person. I grew up watching all these action films when I was a kid. My dad would bring back 'Rambo' and whatever, and we'd watch it together. It's not affected me in any way other than I just appreciate the entertainment value of violence on film.

In my novel, 'First Blood,' Rambo died. In the films, he lives.

Violent means will give violent freedom. That would be a menace to the world and to India herself.

Violent men have not been known in history to die to a man. They die up to a point.

I never supported violence. Before the formation of TMC, I was a member of the Congress Party. Gandhi's Congress. Non-violence is a philosophy that runs deep.

Some people might be surprised that 'Rambo's creator has a doctorate in American literature. One of my influences is Henry James, whose major theme is awareness. Whether I'm writing about military personnel, law enforcement, or De Quincey, the persistent theme is paying attention in a hostile world.

I'm not a violent person.

I'm not violent.