It rankles me when somebody tries to force somebody to do something.

When you stop fighting, that's death.

I don't have to assert my virility. I think my career has shown that I'm not exactly a pantywaist. But I do take pride in my work, even to the point of being the first one on the set in the morning. I'm a professional.

I play John Wayne in every part regardless of the character, and I've been doing okay, haven't I?

Getting rid of a man without hurting his masculinity is a problem. "Get out" and "I never want to see you again" might sound like a challenge. If you want to get rid of a man, I suggest saying, "I love you. . . . I want to marry you. . . . I want to have your children." Sometimes they leave skid marks.

I have tried to live my life so that my family would love me and my friends respect me. The others can do whatever the hell they please.

Never apologize, mister, it’s a sign of weakness.