There are only seven movie stars in the world whose name alone will induce American bankers to lend money for movie productions, and the only woman on the list is Ingrid Bergman.

I was a fat-headed guy, full of pain.

To succeed with the opposite sex, tell her you're impotent. She can't wait to disprove it.

I'd like to have made one of those big splashy Technicolor musicals with Rita Hayworth.

Everyone tells me I've had such an interesting life, but sometimes I think it's been nothing but stomach disturbances and self-concern.

I am reminded of a piece of advice my father gave me regarding shoes. ...He said it is better to buy one good pair of shoes than four cheap ones. One pair made of fine leather could outlast four inferior pairs and, if well-cared-for, would continue to proclaim your good judgment and taste no matter how old they become.

I pretended to be somebody I wanted to be until finally I became that person. Or he became me.