William Holden and I weren't just good friends. He was my very best friend. I feel his loss very much still.

If they try to rush me, I always say, I've only got one other speed and it's slower.

An actor would be foolish to do something that might hold up the picture, or more importantly incapacitate him. If an actor does do a stunt he needs to make sure a stunt man stands by to see that it's done correctly.

I've never played anyone but myself on screen.

You have to do what you fear, otherwise fear is in charge.

Never give up. Take what life throws at you and throw it right back. If life keeps throwing then you have a tennis match going. Learn to like tennis.

We have allowed corporations to decide the fate of the cities. We hardly speak of democratic development.