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.

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

Most movies are made today for teenage boys. Once in a while a good one comes along.

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

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

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 was never a part of the Actor's Studio, because two friends of mine started it in 1947 and by that time I'd gone to California.