If I thought a man had never committed a sin in his life, I don't think I'd want to talk with him. A man with flaws is more interesting.
Kirk DouglasThe older you get, the more awards you get. So, if you live long enough, then you get all the awards eventually.
Kirk DouglasThe first time I had got an offer to come to Hollywood, I turned it down. I said, "No, I'm an actor of the stage.
Kirk DouglasMichael [Douglas] is, I think, a great actor. He's made some very interesting pictures. When he was going to college, I was very proud of him, but when he said, 'Dad, I want to be in a play,' he had a bit part. I went to see it and Michael said, 'Dad, how was I?' I said, 'You were terrible.' I thought he would go on to be a lawyer and in three months, he was in another play and I went and, I must admit, he was great. I think he has been good in everything he's done.
Kirk Douglas