James Garner

“The awards are not why I do what I do.”

“Marriage is like the army; everyone complains, but you'd be surprised at the large number that re-enlist.”

“I'm not a very gregarious person. I'm a loner.”

“I'm a Methodist but not as an actor.”

“I got into the business against my will. I'm an introvert. I'm not a natural-born actor. I was never a ham.”

“The most important thing in my life is my family.”

“I was a lousy student. I didn't get good grades, but I was a good student.”

“I don't have a temper. I have a rage.”

“I don't like to speak in public.”

“My wife and I have been married for 47 years and not once have we had an argument serious enough to consider divorce; murder, yes, but never divorce.”

“I'm a Spencer Tracy-type actor. His philosophy was 'Know your lines and don't bump into the furniture.'”

“When you get to be my age, you'll be amazed at how many people you've lost.”