When I can't sleep, I'll start thinking about how many shows I've done, count up the number of television shows and movies.

I went to Europe with Spencer Tracy. What a thrill, working with John Ford when I was a kid.

I never talk to tabloids.

In the contract days, the big studios groomed us to play particular roles and we would stay with the image they gave us and insisted on.

Anytime anybody impersonates you, it's a great compliment.

I have learned that in a long life we all eventually play the part of the betrayed, and we all eventually play the part of the betrayer, and neither is pleasant because both roles involve pain, inflicting or absorbing it.

When I can't sleep, I'll start thinking about how many shows I've done, count up the number of television shows and movies.