I've read interviews where he said they wanted him to do things for Conan, in that they actually wanted him to stop being so cut and just be big. But for Hercules in New York that was back when he was still competing! Even if he specifically said that happened for that film I have a hard time believing it. The guy has led such a storied life that I could see him misremembering some details.
Another good one, Robert. This will be a great one to send to friends and family, which gets the point across more succinctly than sending a copy of BBRx.
As someone who has (mostly) been doing this stuff as a DIY just going off the books, I can simply say this: A do it yourself novice lifter also has a novice for a coach.