But I went to the University of Texas in the 30s, and while there I learned to ride. Mostly polo ponies.
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Everyone thinks acting is easy. It's far from easy, but it's the most gratifying thing I do.
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Having the critics praise you is like having the hangman say you've got a pretty neck.
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I always end up being the evil one, and I wouldn't hurt a fly.
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I met my wife and, for the next ten years, we did no films at all. She did the first movie and then I did several after. My first movie was written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Kazan and was called Baby Doll.
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I was an original member of the Actors' Studio.
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I've never lost my appetite for acting; it's innovative and challenging.
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I've worked with wonderful actors like Marlon Brando and Henry Fonda.
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My wife says that stage acting is like being on a tightrope with no net, and being in the movies, there is a net - because you stop and go over it again. It's very technical and mechanical. On stage you're on your own.
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One thing changes every evening: It's the audience, and I'm working my magic. I'm always learning from it.
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The big secret in acting is listening to people.
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Well, I go to the theater today, and its curtain - there is no curtain in this play; the lights go down and go up - and we start. And I live this character for two hours. There are only two of us in the play. And It's a complete experience.
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Well, I was getting a lot of money then, and I wasn't getting any Hollywood films, so I just did those. I'd always do a play in between. Whenever I ran low on funds, I'd always rush off to do a movie somewhere.
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Well, I've maybe gotten 200 requests for interviews about Marilyn, and I just decided I'm gonna do my own.
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What is it in my makeup that makes me grab any offer and fly around the world? Will I ever be satisfied? Can't I ever just rest?
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