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Bruce Lee's Guide to Your Best Self

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  In anticipation of the Official Bruce Lee Collector's Edition, Vol. 3's release on April 9, we're giving you an exclusive first look with this excerpt straight from Volume 3—an exclusive interview with Bruce's daughter, Shannon Lee. Get your copy on newsstands Tuesday or get it delivered to your door here.   "Many people dedicate their lives to actualizing a concept of what they should be like, rather than actualizing themselves. This difference between self-actualization and self-image actualization is very important. Most people live only for their image." —Bruce Lee   "As I move through life, I'm still understanding my...

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John Wayne's Family Values

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In honor of the release of The Official John Wayne Collector's Edition, Vol. 28: Duke's Code for Life on April 2, we're offering a sneak peek at an exclusive article excerpt from the forthcoming issue. Read about Duke's family values and explore all his wisdom in Volume 28, available everywhere Tuesday.     Featured in The Official John Wayne Collector's Edition, Vol. 28   Striking a balance between work and family is one of the toughest challenges life tosses our way. Putting in the hours equates to providing for your spouse and children financially, but anyone can easily end up...

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Bruce Lee's 10 Most Epic Kicks

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Bruce Lee brought many things to the mainstream: mixed martial arts, yellow jumpsuits and philosophical insight, to name a few. "But there's an even simpler aspect of his style that he brought [to the mainstream], which is serious kicking for the screen," says Eric Jacobus, stuntman, filmmaker and motion capture performer.   For the latest edition of The Official Bruce Lee Collector's Edition, we sat down with Jacobus to reflect on the impact of Lee's iconic fighting style in cinema. Read the entire article in Volume 3, available on April 9. For now, here are 10 of Bruce Lee's most...

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10 of the Best John Wayne Quotes

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If there's one thing John Wayne is known for, it's his candor. Many of Duke's iconic quotes continue to define his legacy to this day. In the John Wayne Official Collector's Edition, Vol. 28, we break down some of the actor's most pertinent advice, much of it gleaned from quotes like the ones below. Read on for 10 of the best John Wayne quotes and keep an eye out for Volume 28, "Duke's Code for Life"—on newsstands April 2.   1. "Whoa, take 'er easy there, Pilgrim." —The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)   2. "Courage is being scared...

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10 Great Photos of John Wayne Supporting the Military

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Both on-screen and off, John Wayne loved honoring American troops through his unique platform as one of America's most iconic actors. In the latest edition of the John Wayne Official Collector's Edition, Ethan Wayne describes his father's dedication to supporting the military in the story "Give Back to Those Who Serve." Read an excerpt from the upcoming Volume 28, Duke's Code for Life—out April 2:  As Duke's youngest son Ethan remembers, it was impossible for the star to be inconvenienced when it came to the troops. "One night when I was around 10, we heard a noise down by...

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