The great thing about the movies ... is-you're giving people little ... tiny pieces of time ... that they never forget.

I have my own rules and adhere to them. The rule is simple but inflexible. A James Stewart picture must have two vital ingredients. It will be clean and it will involve the triumph of the underdog over the bully.

Mr. Hitchcock did not say actors are cattle. He said they should be treated like cattle.

I think one day youll find that you're the hero you've been looking for.

If a western is a good western, it gives you a sense of that world and some of the qualities those men had - their comradeship, loyalty, and physical courage.

You must be oh-so smart, or oh-so pleasant. For years I was smart. I recommend pleasant...and you may quote me.

After age 70, it's patch, patch, patch.