The theater audience is the ultimate teacher, instructing the actor on the degree to which he has executed both the author's and the director's intent.

It seems there's just no room left for elegance in this paper-plate, blue-jean world. And I, for one, think it's a shame.

Marriage, as an institution, is as dead as the dodo bird.

One puzzling thing about men -- they allow their sex instinct to drive them to where their intelligence never would take them.

You know, I've had a helluva life.

I married first, won the Oscar before Olivia (sister Olivia de Havilland) did, and if I die first, she'll undoubtedly be livid because I beat her to it!

You know, I've had a helluva life. Not just the acting part. I've flown in an international balloon race. I've piloted my own plane. I've ridden to the hounds. I've done a lot of exciting things.