A lot of actors said they hated the studio system, but I loved it. It was like a college; it was a great place to learn.

Death's a path we're all on, son

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

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

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.

I felt pretty comfortable with Westerns, apart from the fact I couldn't ride.

I loved Jack Ford. I got him in his later days, and he was a total tyrant and a total autocrat and an Irish drunk. But I had a great time.