I never fail to feel let down when I see myself on the screen.

I learned more about acting from George Stevens in a few months than I had in my entire life up until then

Maybe I thought too much about picking up the money and not enough about the really good parts.

Being a good host offsets the deprivation and loneliness of my youth

If I had my way, I'd do all my entertaining on the front steps

I know what's good for me. I can't play black or gray. I can't be a villain or anything close to one. I have to play white

My parents were so poor when I was a kid, I never went anywhere. I take our youngsters with us because I don't know anything that teaches them so much.