AceShowbiz - Sylvester Stallone is opening up about the painful experiences that shaped his life and career. The legendary actor appeared on The Interview podcast, hosted by Lulu Garcia-Navarro, to discuss his life, work and cultural impact, and he did not hold back.

The conversation arrives as Stallone prepares to release a new memoir titled The Steps, which is coming out next week. The appearance on "The Interview" podcast from The New York Times if you want the full conversation is where the actor chose to share some of his most candid revelations to date.

Stallone revealed that his difficult childhood with abusive and neglectful parents motivated the tough-guy image he would later become famous for. He shared a shocking story about his father, who shot a cat to impress him, telling him, "You'll never be as tough as your old man."

The actor also disclosed that he became bulimic while training for Rocky III, reaching 2.6 percent body fat. The admission is one of several ways Stallone addresses the physical toll his career took on him.

He further admitted to abusing his body, including steroid use. Reflecting on the effects of his drive and fame on his mind and body, Stallone said he can "make a castle out of regrets."

The revelations mark a rare moment of vulnerability from an actor long associated with muscular, stoic action heroes. Stallone's willingness to discuss his childhood, his eating disorder and his steroid use offers a different perspective on the man behind the on-screen persona.

The full conversation is available on "The Interview" podcast from The New York Times if you want to hear Stallone discuss his life, work and cultural impact in his own words. His memoir, The Steps, arrives next week.