Disagreeing with the fervent patriotism of the Confederates: "I think it's hard winning a war with words, gentlemen. . . . I'm saying very plainly that the Yankees are better equipped than we. . . . All we've got is cotton and slaves, and arrogance." "I seem to be spoiling everybody's brandy and cigars and dreams of victory."

Types really don't matter. I have been accused of preferring blondes. But I have known some mighty attractive redheads, brunettes, and yes, women with grey hair. Age, height, weight haven't anything to do with glamour.

Method actors are like hams.

They see me as an ordinary guy, like a construction worker or the guy who delivers your piano.

Every picture I make, every experience of my private life, every lesson I learn are the keys to my future. And I have faith in it.

I bring to a role everything I am, was and hope to be.

Hell, if I'd jumped on all the dames I'm supposed to have jumped on, I'd have had no time to go fishing.