People see Archie Bunker everywhere. Particularly girls; poor girls, rich girls, all kinds of girls are always coming up to me and telling me that Archie is just like their dad. — Carroll O'Connor Copy Share Image
I hate pride, but if I were going to be proud of anything it would have to be something I'd done myself. Race pride… — Carroll O'Connor Copy Share Image
I do talk less now because the sound of my voice saying over and over the things I said years ago embarrasses and depresses… — Carroll O'Connor Copy Share Image
One irreducible residual of 38 years in the business is the number of lasting, loving friendships I have made. — Carroll O'Connor Copy Share Image
We don't really need reviewers, just first-night reporters who will tell us faithfully whether or not the audience liked the show. — Carroll O'Connor Copy Share Image
My professional life in Hollywood has been filled with joy and laughter. — Carroll O'Connor Copy Share Image
Some people thought we were presenting Archie as a false character. President Nixon thought we were making a fool out of a good man. — Carroll O'Connor Copy Share Image
The reviewer is a singularly detested enemy because he is, unlike the hapless artist, invulnerable. — Carroll O'Connor Copy Share Image
I have heard show business characterized as a refuge for childlike persons in flight from all things harsh and real. — Carroll O'Connor Copy Share Image
It's the character that is the strongest that God gives the most challenges to. Take your struggles as a compliment. — Carroll O'Connor Copy Share Image
Talent can be developed, gift is God-given. But artists have both. — Carroll O'Connor Copy Share Image
