James Cameron told Arnold Schwarzenegger, "Don't tell me how to write," after they argued about "I'll be back" in "The Terminator."

Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic one-liners include "Get to the chopper!" and "It's not a tumor!" from different movies.

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His most famous line, "I'll be back," originated from the 1984 film "The Terminator."

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Schwarzenegger wanted to rework the line into something else during the filming of "The Terminator."

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Despite his initial reluctance, the line became a memorable and iconic part of his character.

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James Cameron told Arnold Schwarzenegger, "Don't tell me how to write," after they argued about "I'll be back" in "The Terminator."

Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic one-liners include "Get to the chopper!" and "It's not a tumor!" from different movies.

His most famous line, "I'll be back," originated from the 1984 film "The Terminator."

Schwarzenegger wanted to rework the line into something else during the filming of "The Terminator."

Despite his initial reluctance, the line became a memorable and iconic part of his character.

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