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.

There was something about Marilyn. She couldn't act her way out of a bag, but she became an icon because something happened between her and the lens, and no one knows what it is.

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.

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.

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

Hoods are good parts because they're always flashy and attract attention. If you've got any ability, you can use that as a stepping stone.