Sylvester Stallone's storied career is full of twists and triumphs with one common denominator: you get your ass kicked, but survive.

In the August issue of Cigar Aficionado, Stallone talks about cigars, art appreciation and the ups and downs he has experienced in his 40 years in the entertainment business, and his first-ever on-screen appearance with Schwarzenegger and Willis in The Expendables.

Also, read about golfer Fred Couples and how he is boosting the Champions Tour, an elite group of recreational poker players, plus how some high-end auto makers are using green technology to keep the posh down-market competitors at bay.

In cigar culture, we catch up with master blender Jose "Pepin" Garcia in his new factory in Nicaragua to talk about his whirlwind career, and we also talk with music legend José Feliciano about his love of the leaf.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 21 July, 2010