Actor Quotes by James Garner

10 Actor quotes by James Garner

James Garner’s ten brief comments give a taste of his seasoned take on the profession. The lines are straightforward, reflecting his pragmatic style and providing a succinct source of insight for fans and aspiring actors alike.

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I'm an actor; I hire out.

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I'm a Methodist, but not as an actor.

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You don't need qualifications as an actor or a politician. And I didn't want to be a politician.

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I've done a lot of casual work, and acting is a lot easier than laying carpets.

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I never wanted to be an actor. I got stuck in it and kind of liked what I was doing.

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What was I qualified to do to make a living? Nothing. You don't need qualifications as an actor or a politician. And…

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I don't have any theories about acting, and I don't think about how to do it, except that an actor shouldn't take…

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It wasn't until I'd turned 50 and had been in the business 25 years that I realized I might actually have a…

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Acting is just common sense. It isn't hard if you put yourself aside and just do what the writer wrote.

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The only reason I'm an actor is that a lady pulled out of a parking space in front of a producer's office.

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I've been on the wrong end of violence, and I've done violence myself... I refuse to glorify violence in my movie and television roles.

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With the exception of my wife and children, there's nothing I value more than my Oklahoma heritage.

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I'm working out every day. I'm in very good shape.

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Learning is a gift, even if pain is the teacher

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I've had to work hard at that easy-going manner you see on screen.

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Yeah, I don't have a whole lot of problems.

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Even my stuntman is old.

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When I started working, I didn't have a clue what I was doing, in that I was just wandering around, hoping that I could…

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I'm a 'bleeding-heart liberal,' one of those card-carrying Democrats that Rush Limbaugh thinks is a communist. And I'm proud of it.

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My goal has always been longevity. Not fame and fortune, just get a job and keep it.

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I did a little bit of cocaine in the Eighties, courtesy of John Belushi, but fortunately I didn’t like it. But I smoked marijuana…

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There's one difference between me and them: I know I'm not qualified. In my opinion, Arnold Schwarzenegger wasn't qualified to be governor of California.…

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