My father ran a saloon in Kenosha, Wis., which is just about as rough a living as I can think of. It… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
By 1949, there was no more work for me out there, and I went to New York in 1950 and just did… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
There will be no 'Mommie Dearest' in the lives of my children, and no books like the one the Crosby boy wrote… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
The camera was kind to me. But I was never a screen personality like Gable or Flynn. The camera did something with… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
God was awfully good to me during the good days. I cherish the old days, but I don't miss them. — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
I've deliberately studied many things that I know, going in, I won't be able to assimilate. I read Plato, St. Thomas, the mystics, to… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
There are directors you never, ever want to get close to. Lubitsch was one. Outside of the work, I don't think I ever said… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
I never considered acting while growing up. I just knew I didn't want to go into the saloon business: I wanted to get away… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
In the old days, before there was such a thing as film schools, directors learned the camera by watching other directors, and learning from… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
I'm a very contented, peaceful man. I made mistakes, yes, but I accepted them, and, I hope, graciously. — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
I was surprised I was nominated for an Oscar because 'Cocoon' was such an ensemble picture. But now I'm certain it wasn't only for… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
I never 'went Hollywood.' Perhaps some of my behavior was detrimental to my career, but I couldn't go the route of Hollywood parties. — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
My father ran a saloon in Kenosha, Wis., which is just about as rough a living as I can think of. It was brutal;… — Don Ameche Copy Share Image
