“I know what's good for me. I can't play black or gray. I can't be a villain or anything close to one. I have to play white.”
Other Alan Ladd Quotes
When I was on the air a lot my throat and vocal chords got tired. If you don't vary your tones you can't get pretty tired of your own voice.
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I'm no good with words but I'll find ways from time to time to show you how grateful I am.
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I think any movie star who refuses autographs has a hell of a nerve.
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I'm the most insecure guy in Hollywood. If you had it good all your life, you figure it can't ever get bad, but when you had it bad, you wonder how long a thing like this will last.
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I just want to make pictures that are entertaining. I'll leave the scenery chewing to someone else.
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