Ralph Macchio (Actor)

"There was a bit of time where it was overwhelming, but as time goes by, as you age you get smarter and wiser with these things and you learn to appreciate it," he says. "When you consider how few times the magic can work, you begin to realize that it's a privilege and you're quite fortunate to have had the opportunity."---Macchio on being part of "The Karate Kid" to CNN.com, February 8, 2005.