Acting doesn't suffice.

I was one of the first of the uglies. Rock Hudson and Tab Hunter... were very pretty fellows, and that was the trend. I was one of the first of the uglies to get lucky.

I'd much rather turn down a starring role in a bad picture and do a small role in a very good picture.

I did well as an actor in Australia, and then Paramount invited me over... to have a look at me.

In the beginning I had a real work problem. Every time I had job I had to convince the immigration authorities I was the only man for that job and get a special work permit until I went under contract to MGM.

But I did a lot of boxing and I was captain of an Australian surf club.

When people think it's successful, I'm grateful. When they don't - OK, I'll try again.