WhenHarrison Fordfans think of his most iconic films, what often comes to mind first are theStar WarsandIndiana Jonessagas.But as the 80-year-oldIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destinystar tells PEOPLE in his cover story for this week’s issue, it’s 1997’sAir Force Onethat he personally quotes the most in real life to this day.“Because I fly, I probably say why more than I need to, ‘Get off my plane!’ " Ford says, reciting his most famous line from the film.The actor further recallsBill Clintoncalling him “the kick-ass president” after he played a commander-in-chief who battles a hijacker in the action-thriller flick, which also starredGary Oldman,Glenn Close,Wendy CrewsonandWilliam H. Macy.Fun fact? Ford snagged three suits from theAir Force Oneset and “was wearing them up until about five years ago,” he shares with PEOPLE.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford inAir Force One(1997).Columbia Pictures/GettyFlying isn’t the only way Ford keeps up with his personal passions — or his health, for that matter. Asked how he stays in shape, theOscarnominee says, “Basically I do rehab.““I don’t do physical training. It’s just all rehab, physical therapy,” he explains before joking, “I’m really just like an old man.““I’m recovering fromvarious injuries, soI continue to keep myself moving,” Ford says. “I love tennis and riding road bikes over distance. I can’t play tennis anymore because of my [injured] shoulders, but I’m working on get ting back to being able to play. And I can’t ride my bike yet.“He adds, “I was disadvantaged physically. I’m trying to get back.“As for reprising one of his most iconic roles, Indiana Jones, for the upcomingDial of Destiny, Ford says he “wanted to see” the character “rally for one last adventure.“Harrison Ford on the cover of PEOPLE.During the film’s world premiere at theCannes Film Festivallast month, where Ford washonored with a Palme d’Or for lifetime achievementand received a rapturous reception, he did pause to take in the affection.“I was just trying to keep myself composed,” he tells PEOPLE now. “There was very generous applause from the crowd [and] it was positive and humbling and nice.”Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesFor that moment, and for all the support he’s received from fans over hisstill-thriving career, the legendary actoris thankful.“I am very gratified that I still have the opportunities that I have to work, and I owe that to the audience,” Ford says.Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destinyis in theaters June 30.For more from Harrison Ford, pick up the latest issue ofPEOPLE, on newsstands now.
WhenHarrison Fordfans think of his most iconic films, what often comes to mind first are theStar WarsandIndiana Jonessagas.
But as the 80-year-oldIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destinystar tells PEOPLE in his cover story for this week’s issue, it’s 1997’sAir Force Onethat he personally quotes the most in real life to this day.
“Because I fly, I probably say why more than I need to, ‘Get off my plane!’ " Ford says, reciting his most famous line from the film.
The actor further recallsBill Clintoncalling him “the kick-ass president” after he played a commander-in-chief who battles a hijacker in the action-thriller flick, which also starredGary Oldman,Glenn Close,Wendy CrewsonandWilliam H. Macy.
Fun fact? Ford snagged three suits from theAir Force Oneset and “was wearing them up until about five years ago,” he shares with PEOPLE.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Gary Oldman and Harrison Ford inAir Force One(1997).Columbia Pictures/Getty
Flying isn’t the only way Ford keeps up with his personal passions — or his health, for that matter. Asked how he stays in shape, theOscarnominee says, “Basically I do rehab.”
“I don’t do physical training. It’s just all rehab, physical therapy,” he explains before joking, “I’m really just like an old man.”
“I’m recovering fromvarious injuries, soI continue to keep myself moving,” Ford says. “I love tennis and riding road bikes over distance. I can’t play tennis anymore because of my [injured] shoulders, but I’m working on get ting back to being able to play. And I can’t ride my bike yet.”
He adds, “I was disadvantaged physically. I’m trying to get back.”
As for reprising one of his most iconic roles, Indiana Jones, for the upcomingDial of Destiny, Ford says he “wanted to see” the character “rally for one last adventure.”
Harrison Ford on the cover of PEOPLE.
During the film’s world premiere at theCannes Film Festivallast month, where Ford washonored with a Palme d’Or for lifetime achievementand received a rapturous reception, he did pause to take in the affection.
“I was just trying to keep myself composed,” he tells PEOPLE now. “There was very generous applause from the crowd [and] it was positive and humbling and nice.”
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images
For that moment, and for all the support he’s received from fans over hisstill-thriving career, the legendary actoris thankful.
“I am very gratified that I still have the opportunities that I have to work, and I owe that to the audience,” Ford says.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destinyis in theaters June 30.
For more from Harrison Ford, pick up the latest issue ofPEOPLE, on newsstands now.
source: people.com
