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.
JOHN WAYNEI 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.
More John Wayne Quotes
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When you stop fighting, that’s death.
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I want to play a real man in all my films, and I define manhood simply: men should be tough, fair, and courageous, never petty, never looking for a fight, but never backing down from one either.
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I never trust a man that doesn’t drink.
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We brought nothing into this world and it’s certain we can carry nothing out.
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It rankles me when somebody tries to force somebody to do something.
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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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Of course I know who you are. You’re my girl. I love you.
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Westerns are closer to art than anything else in the motion picture business.
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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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All battles are fought by scared men who’d rather be some place else.
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Life is tough pilgrim, it is even tougher if you’re stupid
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One look that works is better than twenty lines of dialogue.
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Watergate is a sad and tragic incident in our history. They were wrong, dead wrong, those men at Watergate. Men abused power, but the system still works. Men abused money, but the system still works. Men lied and perjured themselves, but the system still .
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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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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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