Paul Dillette photos from 1991

[Special Ed]

The renowned Paul Dillett "bad attitude" he displayed in Sydney in 1992 was also on display at the Maryland State Championships that same year. He routinely waved his hand dismissively to the audience when they didn't massively applaud his every pose and later he used the same "fan-unfriendliness" to scare off anyone interested in a photo or autograph.

Let's put it this way: He acted like Lou Ferrigno if Lou were legally prohibited from charging for photos.

Special "Memory is my Friend" Ed

[sarcasm]

You never have anything useful to say. You're the fag - idiot!

meltdown.

[Ex Coelis]

The renowned Paul Dillett "bad attitude" he displayed in Sydney in 1992 was also on display at the Maryland State Championships that same year. He routinely waved his hand dismissively to the audience when they didn't massively applaud his every pose and later he used the same "fan-unfriendliness" to scare off anyone interested in a photo or autograph.

Let's put it this way: He acted like Lou Ferrigno if Lou were legally prohibited from charging for photos.

Special "Memory is my Friend" Ed

wasnt that the year his fiancee commited suicide? maybe he was a little distracted

[Vince B]

Look, you win a contest against whoever shows up. It still takes a lot of guts to prepare for a contest and get on stage and compete. I don't claim to be big or great. I just won a national title and Paul Dillette didn't win that title. Does that mean anything? Well, it sure as heck doesn't mean I am better than he is. Paul is a giant. He had good shape and great legs. The only thing not pretty about his physique was his veins. Other than that he probably looked better than anyone ever has just standing around. No doubt about that at all. Maybe for him posing shouldn't have been necessary.

I can do without all this gay bashing crap in this thread that so many delight in doing. As if that is supposed to win a debate or point. Some here might criticize the older guys but I still train and I own a gym. I came second in two grip contests in Australia since 2001 against younger guys and no one has come close to my record of 203 pounds in the one hand pinch grip on a machine I made. Any wannabee here want to have a go and see if they can beat a guy who is going to be 64 in September? I will put $1,000 up to anyone from this board if they want to come to Sydney and see how strong they are. If nothing else you might get to see an amazing city with some of the best beaches in the world. My gym is one of the best in the world, too, and has equipment that is found no where else because I designed and built it in my engineering factory.

I have paid my dues and don't feel I have to prove anything here. I love debating but I don't put people down online. Goodness knows nobody has come close to putting me down at my gym in the 35 years I have owned it.

My best squat was 8 X 410 pounds back in 1977. My best bench press was 410 pounds. That was a strict bench press.

[Playboy]

I took these shots in Golds Gym, Venice in April 1991. Paul was a friendly guy in those days and I must say he looked unbeatable as a bodybuilder just walking around the gym. I posted these images at the Ironage forum but I thought many readers here might appreciate them. Paul told me not to publish them without his permission. I guess waiting 15 years is long enough.

First photo is Paul standing relaxed. I haven't seen anyone wider or more impressive just standing around.

He's working out at the old Golds Gym in Mississauga Ontario canada now. He is getting ready for the Montreal Show next month. He's clocking in at 280lbs. Still a big boy. Hope he does well after so much time off.

PB

[Miss Demeanor]

Look, you win a contest against whoever shows up. It still takes a lot of guts to prepare for a contest and get on stage and compete. I don't claim to be big or great. I just won a national title and Paul Dillette didn't win that title. Does that mean anything? Well, it sure as heck doesn't mean I am better than he is. Paul is a giant. He had good shape and great legs. The only thing not pretty about his physique was his veins. Other than that he probably looked better than anyone ever has just standing around. No doubt about that at all. Maybe for him posing shouldn't have been necessary.

I can do without all this gay bashing crap in this thread that so many delight in doing. As if that is supposed to win a debate or point. Some here might criticize the older guys but I still train and I own a gym. I came second in two grip contests in Australia since 2001 against younger guys and no one has come close to my record of 203 pounds in the one hand pinch grip on a machine I made. Any wannabee here want to have a go and see if they can beat a guy who is going to be 64 in September? I will put $1,000 up to anyone from this board if they want to come to Sydney and see how strong they are. If nothing else you might get to see an amazing city with some of the best beaches in the world. My gym is one of the best in the world, too, and has equipment that is found no where else because I designed and built it in my engineering factory.

Vince,

Sure!  I've always wanted to visit Australia.  But can I have the grand even if I lose the strength challenge?

I do, after all, have a girl's grip, so I'm sure I'll lose

[Captain Equipoise]

He's working out at the old Golds Gym in Mississauga Ontario canada now. He is getting ready for the Montreal Show next month. He's clocking in at 280lbs. Still a big boy. Hope he does well after so much time off.

PB

Have they (Paul and wifey) moved into their new place yet? or are they still at the condo ?

[dr.chimps]

I like how Paul, in the first few photos, uses a weight belt to hold up his zubaz pants!? Wonder if he had a separate one for working out?

[MonstaDwarf]

I'll see you in sept vince.
Pm me the gym address so I can come and visit.

[bmacsys]

I took these shots in Golds Gym, Venice in April 1991. Paul was a friendly guy in those days and I must say he looked unbeatable as a bodybuilder just walking around the gym. I posted these images at the Ironage forum but I thought many readers here might appreciate them. Paul told me not to publish them without his permission. I guess waiting 15 years is long enough.

First photo is Paul standing relaxed. I haven't seen anyone wider or more impressive just standing around.

He looks more like Frankenstein than a bodybuilder. Huge, but thats it.

[bmacsys]

Here is a recent shot with Roger Walker and Don Mahoney. Roger came 6th in the Olympia in Sydney in 1980.

Roger Walker. One bitter man. He shouldn't have won anything with the gyno he sported in the 80 or 81 Olympia. Disgusting.

[bmacsys]

Mr. Canada 1970 is about the same as being on the Jamaican bobsled team. Much more of this rambling is available on the pretentious Iron Age site that encourages old windbags.

Talk about pretentious. Have you ever read any of your own posts? They are rife with moronic pontificating You sound like a modern day Little Lord Fauntleroy.

[bmacsys]

Mr. Canada 1970 is about the same as being on the Jamaican bobsled team. Much more of this rambling is available on the pretentious Iron Age site that encourages old windbags.

I bet Vince could kick your ass Running Man.

[Dorian 01]

Vince,

Sure!  I've always wanted to visit Australia.  But can I have the grand even if I lose the strength challenge?

I do, after all, have a girl's grip, so I'm sure I'll lose

Only if you put out.

[pumpster]

Bmacsys on yet another frenzy of know-nothing vehemence. Thanks for setting us all straight junior. hahahahaahah

[Vince B]

The thing I love about Getbig is that most of the time guys try to be amusing and often are a scream. I don't care for the putdowns but at times they are funny, too. When you have been around the Irongame as long as I have, since Jan 1959, you get to see a lot of oddballs and characters who 'lift weights'. I don't mind getting teased now and then, either. I prefer if people use their real names and post photos so we know who everyone is. However, on the internet most prefer to remain more or less anonymous for various reasons. The thing about criticism is that it is easier to criticize something or someone than to offer anything constructive or original.

I will try to keep my posts shorter so as not to blow any comprehension fuses that might be taxed. The funny thing about that Jamaican bobsled team remark is that the Weiders started in Montreal and the early magazines up until the 1960s featured Canadian bodybuilders. When they moved to New York and then LA they sort of forgot about the lads back home. I was never featured on a Weider magazine cover. I was once on a Strength and Health cover in 1969 after a trip to Fiji. I wrote an article about Fiji and bodybuilding that Bob Hoffman published.

[Marty Champions]

The thing I love about Getbig is that most of the time guys try to be amusing and often are a scream. I don't care for the putdowns but at times they are funny, too. When you have been around the Irongame as long as I have, since Jan 1959, you get to see a lot of oddballs and characters who 'lift weights'. I don't mind getting teased now and then, either. I prefer if people use their real names and post photos so we know who everyone is. However, on the internet most prefer to remain more or less anonymous for various reasons. The thing about criticism is that it is easier to criticize something or someone than to offer anything constructive or original.

I will try to keep my posts shorter so as not to blow any comprehension fuses that might be taxed. The funny thing about that Jamaican bobsled team remark is that the Weiders started in Montreal and the early magazines up until the 1960s featured Canadian bodybuilders. When they moved to New York and then LA they sort of forgot about the lads back home. I was never featured on a Weider magazine cover. I was once on a Strength and Health cover in 1969 after a trip to Fiji. I wrote an article about Fiji and bodybuilding that Bob Hoffman published.

Vince Basil Legendary Fornicator of 50's era

[Bluto]

Nice post, but you will probably get a better response and reach a more mature audience if you post on the History - Stories - and Memories board. Check it out.

http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?board=20.0

[castor troy]

i agree wiht you matt c.  pro bodybuilders on the net are most of time such idiots responding to only to the negative comments when people complimenting them and asking bodybuilding questions dont get answered at all.  i think i posted this same kinda comment at least a few times and pros also still ignore it.

[Vince B]

I post on the Ironage forum and no one has ever slammed me there. I know what goes on around here and I have been treated okay, considering the lads. I love stirring myself so recognize it when I see it.

Hey, Matt, you got really upset over how they treated you at the Ironage forum. Are you from Newfoundland? I guess it is so cold there that going to a gym is one way to keep warm. I still feel like a Canadian even though I have lived in Sydney since Jan 1971. I never did enjoy having any recognition for winning that title in Canada. Well, I had one summer there after I won. Come to think of it that is a hard title to win nowadays.

[willie mosconi]

I post on the Ironage forum and no one has ever slammed me there. I know what goes on around here and I have been treated okay, considering the lads. I love stirring myself so recognize it when I see it.

Hey, Matt, you got really upset over how they treated you at the Ironage forum. Are you from Newfoundland? I guess it is so cold there that going to a gym is one way to keep warm. I still feel like a Canadian even though I have lived in Sydney since Jan 1971. I never did enjoy having any recognition for winning that title in Canada. Well, I had one summer there after I won. Come to think of it that is a hard title to win nowadays.

You're not allowed to criticize people on IA 

[Vince B]

To Matt. I thought you felt you weren't treated right on IA. That is all. I have never argued with anyone over there.

Some have asked about how Paul Dillette trained. I saw him training arms one day in 1991. The guy was using 35 pound dumbbells. I thought what the! I used 75 pounders on an incline back in 68. Maybe he was concentrating on the feel. I talked to Paul and then introduced him another day to my mate, Ray Mentzer. Ray looked small standing beside Paul. You have to realize that Ray was one of the biggest guys ever and that day weighed a bulky 260 and had honest 20 inch arms that were measured in the past by Arthur Jones. Paul's arms were bigger. Ray wasn't impressed with those veins and commented that they were ugly. Ray was like that.

Anyone who wants to have a workout at my gym in Sydney just say you got a free pass for a visit from me. If you want to meet me then email me first because I am usually out at my factory building equipment. We never have enough good equipment. The lads and even the gals want new stuff.

ovincez@yahoo.com

Joe Gold let me train for free when I visited there in 1968. He just wanted to know how long I was going to be there. I trained for a month. So I extend the welcome mat to genuine visitors and they are always welcome at my gym. Gym owners should never have to pay when training elsewhere. Neither should guys who have won big titles. Of course that is up to individual gym owners and some negotiating might have to be done. It all depends on how guys behave in gyms. Those who are friendly and talk to beginners and give some advice are always welcome wherever they go. Bitter guys bring joy when they leave!

[Woten]

Vince, why do you misspell Pauls surname?

... or do you?

[Vince B]

Being a former school teacher I do try to spell correctly. That is how Paul said he spells his name.

[Woten]

Being a former school teacher I do try to spell correctly. That is how Paul said he spells his name.

Kewl, I always suspected that everyone in the muscle media game were a bunch of lazy, piss poorly informed fuckwits

Cheers