I’ve made over 250 pictures and have never shot a guy in the back. Change it.
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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Life is getting up one more time than you’ve been knocked down.
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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 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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A man is no better than he has to be.
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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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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’m an American actor. I work with my clothes on. I have to. Riding a horse can be pretty tough on your legs and elsewheres.
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I’ve had three wives, six children and six grandchildren and I still don’t understand women
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I’ve always followed my father’s advice: he told me, first to always keep my word and, second, to never insult anybody unintentionally. If I insult you, you can be goddamn sure I intend to. And, third, he told me not to go around looking for trouble.
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When you stop fighting, that’s death.
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Life is tough pilgrim, it is even tougher if you’re stupid
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Ahh, women! I never met one yet that was half as reliable as a horse!
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A man deserves a second chance, but keep an eye on him.
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All battles are fought by scared men who’d rather be some place else.
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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.
JOHN WAYNE