I joined the Communist Party late in the summer of 1934. I got out a year and a half later.

The first thing you should do with an actor is not sign a contract with him. Take him to dinner. And take him for a walk afterwards.

I was taken in by what might be called the Hard Times version of the Communists' advertising or recruiting technique.

Criticism- a big bite out of someone's back.

I have no spy stories to tell, because I saw no spies. Nor did I understand, at that time, any opposition between American and Russian national interest.

Hey, you must be doin' good, 'cause I never hear from you.

I may be getting old, but not foolish.