“I've already received an Academy Award and I made a lot of money for the studios and enough for me too. I want to try television because I can control the product.”

Loretta Young

“People ask me 'how come you been around so long?' Well, it's through playing the part of Mr. Average Joe American.”
Gary Cooper

“When I started acting almost 50 years ago, it wasn't about fame. It was about acting.”
Maggie Smith

“Every time I've taken a part for the wrong reason, money or prestige, it's been a disaster.”
Michael Murphy

“Years of compromise and disappointment have added depth to my acting.”
Rufus Sewell