I spent six years before the mast on all types of merchant ships, and naturally I feel well qualified for seafaring roles. — Van Heflin Copy Share Image
Nothing creative functions well when fenced in or leaning on a prop. A contract is a fence and a prop. — Van Heflin Copy Share Image
An actor doesn't have a regular job. He is dependent upon the roles which are given him. — Van Heflin Copy Share Image
You must remember that I won an Oscar for my role Johnny Eager. Then I went into the Army. But before I did, I… — Van Heflin Copy Share Image
When I was a very young actor, I made a wise move. I invested in the stock market. — Van Heflin Copy Share Image
What I like about the independent field is that an actor can pick his roles and his stories and do them without anyone always… — Van Heflin Copy Share Image
Being under contract gives you financial and emotional security. But you lose the sense of accomplishment that goes hand in hand with being a… — Van Heflin Copy Share Image
Most fellows learned something about dressing in college. But my fraternity made me stay in the basement whenever we gave a dance. — Van Heflin Copy Share Image
I can sit on a boat or a river bank and problems that seemed insurmountable just don't seem that important anymore. — Van Heflin Copy Share Image
I certainly don't approve of American actors who go to Europe and run down Hollywood. — Van Heflin Copy Share Image
I don't think it's fair to a family to uproot them simply because it's profitable for you to do so. — Van Heflin Copy Share Image
