Arnold Schwarzenegger first fell in love with America at the age of 10 while watching film reels of U.S. landmarks in school. Growing up in Austria, he felt destined for greater things and believed moving to America would allow him to achieve fame and wealth. The imagery of iconic places like the Empire State Building and the allure of Hollywood captivated him. At that young age, he envisioned his future in Los Angeles, where he thought he could pursue his dreams of becoming famous and successful.
At age 10, I fell in love with America. That came from watching film rolls in school. I was blown away. They were about things like the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, and cars with huge fins driving on U.S. highways with six lanes on each side.
When the presentation pivoted to a reel on Hollywood... I'd never seen anything like it—the glamour, the lights, and the houses. I said to myself, 'What am I doing here?' I wanted to be in America and to become famous and rich.
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