TORONTO – Hundreds of people of lined up outside a bookstore on Thursday for a chance to meet the “Austrian Oak” and former governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger was in Toronto to promote his newly released book, “Total Recall.” The book, which takes its title from his 1990 action movie, covers his career in bodybuilding, film and politics.
The book also deals with the child he fathered with his housekeeper while married to Maria Shriver.
Despite the negative press, the seven-time Mr.Olympia champion was able to motivate hundreds of Torontonians to line up several hours before his 12 p.m. book-signing began.
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“Thanks for coming to Toronto Arnold. It was great to finally meet you!! All the best,” Jason Runions wrote on Twitter.
“Just saw Arnold @schwarzenegger after standing in line for 7 hours. Worth it? Every second,” another fan, Liem, wrote on Twitter.
Schwarzenegger briefly addressed the crowd, telling his fans how much he loves Canada, and thanking them all for their continued support.
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Pandering to the crowd of adoring fans, Schwarzenegger rehashed the three words from the original Terminator film that helped skyrocket him to superstardom.
“So I want to say thank you very much and again I promise…I’ll be back,” Schwarzenegger said.
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