The moment you grab someone by the lapels, you're lost.
There are three stages of an actor's career. Young, old, and "You look good".
It was a bit of a lark when I agreed to do [Smokey and the Bandit], and I knew we'd have fun if we could get Jackie Gleason.
I regret that I do not have the dignity of Ricardo Montalban, the class of Dean Martin, or the humor of Bill Cosby. I do have the heart of a lion.
The most important thing to remember is: to protect your quarterback - ME!
The best way not to fail again is to be absolutely positive that when you do it this time, you're going to do it right.