I was playing this horrible part. I didn't didn't want to play it because the character was an awful racist. But I'm glad I did it because I met Sidney Poitier.

Ford used to come to work in a big car with two Admiral's flags, on each side of the car. His assistant would be there with his accordion, playing, Hail to the Chief.

You have to compromise all the way. The only thing that counts is the result.

I think a performer should do his work and then shut up.

Other actors like to rehearse on film-they like 30 or 40 takes. When you get an actor like that, it becomes difficult for me because I'm ready to quit after number two.

John Ford was so funny that I couldn't wait to go to work in the morning.

Many of my friends were blacklisted. America should be ashamed of it forever.