It rankles me when somebody tries to force somebody to do something.
JOHN WAYNELet’s say I hope that I appeal to the more carefree times in a person’s life rather than to his reasoning adulthood. I’d just like to be an image that reminds someone of joy rather than of the problems of the world.
More John Wayne Quotes
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In my acting, I have to identify with something in the character. The big tough boy on the side of right – that’s me. Simple themes. Same me from the nuances. All I do is sell sincerity and I’ve been selling the hell out of that ever since I started.
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Out here, due process is a bullet.
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Republic. I like the sound of the word. It means people can live free, talk free, go or come, buy or sell, be drunk or sober, however they choose. Some words give you a feeling.
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You don’t have to fight to be brave. Millions of good, fine, decent folks show more bravery than heavyweight champs just by getting out of bed every morning, going out to do a good day’s work and living the best life they know how against the law of odds.
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I figured I needed a gimmick, so I dreamed up this drawl, the squint and a way of moving meant to suggest that I wasn’t looking for trouble but would just as soon throw a bottle at your head as not. I practiced in front of a mirror.
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America is the land of freedom and that’s the way I enjoy living.
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Of course I know who you are. You’re my girl. I love you.
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If everything isn’t black and white, I say, ‘Why the hell not?’
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A friend of mine told me to shoot first and ask questions later. I was going to ask him why, but I had to shoot him.
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I stick to simple themes. Love. Hate. No nuances. I stay away from psychoanalyst’s couch scenes. Couches are good for one thing.
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When you come to see a picture of mine, I want you to know that I’m not going to do anything that will make you uncomfortable. I want you to know that you won’t be disappointed in me.
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All battles are fought by scared men who’d rather be some place else.
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Sure I wave the American flag. Do you know a better flag to wave?
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Courage is being afraid and going on the journey anyhow.
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When you come slam bang up against trouble, it never looks half as bad if you face up to it.
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