I am a demonstrative man, a baby picker-upper, a hugger and a kisser--that's my nature.

Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid.

Jesus Christ! I would crawl over the mountains of Beverly Hills on my hands and knees if I could do a movie with Doris Day!

I figured I needed a gimmick, so I dreamed up this drawl, the squint and a way of moving meant to suggest that I wasn’t looking for trouble but would just as soon throw a bottle at your head as not. I practiced in front of a mirror.

I'm sure we can talk things out like civilized people.

Communism is quite obviously still a threat. Yes, they are human beings, with a right to their point of view . . .

I stick to simple themes. Love. Hate. No nuances. I stay away from psychoanalyst's couch scenes. Couches are good for one thing.