Both my brothers became physicians and I, of course, wandered into a business where the undisciplined are welcome.

My professional life in Hollywood has been filled with joy and laughter.

People see Archie Bunker everywhere. Particularly girls; poor girls, rich girls, all kinds of girls are always coming up to me and telling me that Archie is just like their dad.

I'm lucky. Lord, I'm lucky.

Half the pictures directed by men of reputation fail.

Those offers come in now and again. They're not knocking down my door. I'm only an old character actor, and I'm not needed.

I hate pride, but if I were going to be proud of anything it would have to be something I'd done myself. Race pride is kind of stupid.