I don’t have to assert my virility. I think my career has shown that I’m not exactly a pantywaist. But I do take pride in my work, even to the point of being the first one on the set in the morning. I’m a professional.
JOHN WAYNEI never shot nobody I didnt have to.
More John Wayne Quotes
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Life is tough, but it’s tougher when you’re stupid.
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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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If everything isn’t black and white, I say, ‘Why the hell not?’
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If you can’t be thankful for what you have, be thankful for what you have escaped.
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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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A man is no better than he has to be.
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Contrary to what people think, I’m no politician, and when I have something to say I say it through my movies.
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But don’t get me wrong. As far as a man and a woman is concerned, I’m awfully happy there’s a thing called sex. It’s an extra something God gave us. I see no reason why it shouldn’t be in pictures. Healthy, lusty sex is wonderful.
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You have to be a man before you can be a gentleman.
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I would like to be remembered, well… the Mexicans have a phrase, ‘Feo fuerte y formal’. Which means; he was ugly, strong and had dignity.
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Paul Newman would have been a much more important star if he hadn’t always tried to be an anti-hero, to show the human feet of clay.
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Out here, due process is a bullet.
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A man deserves a second chance, but keep an eye on him.
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I play John Wayne in every part regardless of the character, and I’ve been doing okay, haven’t I?
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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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