The first thing that was intimidating was when I started rehearsing to play Riff in the London company. That first day of rehearsal, I thought, 'Oh my God, I'm never going to learn this. I'm too slow.' — George Chakiris Copy Share Image
I can go into any working circumstance and, simply, I'm prepared to deal with the work. It was a long, hard lesson I learned. — George Chakiris Copy Share Image
It's kind of wild and wonderful that 'West Side Story' continues to have a life after all these years. And when you see young… — George Chakiris Copy Share Image
One of my favorite credits is to say that I worked behind Marilyn Monroe, and I love saying that. She was phenomenal. — George Chakiris Copy Share Image
It sounds corny to say, but we're like a family. That experience for all of us really created a bond... The 'West Side Story'… — George Chakiris Copy Share Image
I don't believe I was jinxed or hexed by winning an Academy Award in my first picture, 'West Side Story.' — George Chakiris Copy Share Image
I don't regret 'West Side Story' one bit. It was an incredible movie full of young people with amazing rapport. — George Chakiris Copy Share Image
After I finished working on the movie, I went back into the show again playing Riff, so it was an incredible time because I… — George Chakiris Copy Share Image
I had a recording contract with Capitol Records. I loved recording and being in that studio. I made four albums. — George Chakiris Copy Share Image
Whether it's Cyd Charisse and Fred Astaire or 'West Side Story,' see it on the big screen. That's the way we should appreciate it. — George Chakiris Copy Share Image
