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.

Oscar and I have something in common. Oscar first came to Hollywood scene in 1928. So did I. We're both a little weather-beaten, but we're still here and plan to be around for a whole lot longer.

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.

One look that works is better than twenty lines of dialogue.

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

Life's tough. It's even tougher when you are stupid.

A man's got to do what a man's got to do.