I never liked the name Eldred. Since nobody knew me in New York, I just changed to my middle name.

Hell, if I'd jumped on all the dames I'm supposed to have jumped on, I'd have had no time to go fishing.

I'm just a lucky slob from Ohio who happened to be in the right place at the right time.

It is an extra dividend when you like the girl you've fallen in love with.

I'm no actor and I never have been. What people see on the screen is me.

When you smile it's like the sun coming up.

When it's over it's over. No questions, no tears, no farewell kisses.

Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.

I never laugh until I've had my coffee.

I don't think I could stay interested for a couple of months in a character of mean motivation.

I'm not a do-gooder. It embarrassed me to be classified as a humanitarian. I simply take part in activities that I believe in.

Sorry, honey, but I haven't worn a nightgown in years.

I had that stubborn streak, the Irish in me I guess.

Gregory Peck is the hottest thing in town. Some say he is a second Gary Cooper. Actually, he is the first Gregory Peck.

Overacting is a self-indulgence, while underacting comes either through a lack of talent or a lack of courage.

What did I do in high school? I grew from 5 feet 4 inches to 6 feet 2 inches.

What is wrong with keeping guns out of the hands of the wrong people?

The emotion is the music and the script is the libretto.

I have tales to tell, but I don't tell them. Discretion. Discretion.