Backstage, λιγο πριν τους τελικους του Arnold Classic Amateur το 2009, μια κλασικη ποζα απο τον Μιχαλη, παντα με το χαμογελο στα χειλη, υπο το βλεμμα...
"What the hell is wrong with squatting? What are you, afraid? I thought powerlifters were supposed to be big, tough guys. Strap your cock on, leave your pussy at home, put a bar on your back and bend your knees!” – Kirk Karwoski
"Train like a motherfucker for 10 years, no breaks, no bullshit, nothing but you and the bar, the rack and some chalk!" - Jim Wendler