It was when Boston invited us to do a parade one November, and I was the only [Star Wars] cast member skeptical… — John Ratzenberger Copy Share Image
One of the high points in my career came from a time I had with Tim Conway on a film when I… — John Ratzenberger Copy Share Image
My uniform [in Star Wars] was cool. Not much else I can think of at the moment. You know, you don't know… — John Ratzenberger Copy Share Image
It was when Boston invited us to do a parade one November, and I was the only [Star Wars] cast member skeptical of the… — John Ratzenberger Copy Share Image
Sure, the comedians who swear or use scatological humor can get laughs, but they're uncomfortable laughs. — John Ratzenberger Copy Share Image
Maybe, I got a sense when [Star Wars] came out, and there were always these lines around the block. We didn't understand the popularity… — John Ratzenberger Copy Share Image
It was the last generation of writers [ the Cheers] that had grown up reading books instead of watching TV. So you weren't getting… — John Ratzenberger Copy Share Image
Before 1972, no actors got residuals. They just got paid. No residuals. — John Ratzenberger Copy Share Image
I come from Bridgeport, Connecticut and have friends I grew up with there. — John Ratzenberger Copy Share Image
I was a carpenter in Northern Vermont and got this tax refund check that just about covered a one-way airfare to London. So this… — John Ratzenberger Copy Share Image
From what I can see, too many kids don't learn pride in their country anymore. — John Ratzenberger Copy Share Image
But from what I can see all around me today, that America is fading fast, if it's not already gone. — John Ratzenberger Copy Share Image
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