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.

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.

The fact that I'm going to be unsuccessful at times is pretty well-balanced by the fact that I'm going to be successful at others.

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

I wouldn't dream of selling my work. I give them to friends, to charities.

Art doesn't feed me or fill the void when I am not working. If I haven't worked for six months, I can't paint.

I pray and try every day to be a better actor.