James Stewart

“I am James Stewart, playing James Stewart. I couldn't be anyone else.”

“If a western is a good western, it's a good film.”

“I'd like to be remembered as a man who did his best.”

“You know, I've had a wonderful life.”

“I've always been a Republican.”

“When you've seen one of my movies, you've seen 'em all.”

“I don't act. I just react.”

“If I had my life to live over again, I'd live it just the same. I'm a great believer in destiny.”

“I'd like to do Harvey again. I'd do it every year if I could.”

“It's well to be reminded that there are such highly-talented and courageous people in our country.”

“This is the first time I've ever been surrounded by so many beautiful women.”

“Sometimes I wonder if I'm going crazy. Maybe I am. Then I look at the people around me, and I know I'm not.”

“Never treat your audience as customers, always as partners.”

“I don't act. I react.”

“I'm the fellow who follows all the rules, and somehow I get in trouble.”

“There's a certain responsibility that comes with being a star.”

“One of the reasons I'm an actor is because I'm a shy person.”

“If a western is a good western, it's a good film. If it's a bad western, it's a bad film.”

“The most important thing for a young actor is to get a job.”

“Mr. Hitchcock taught me everything about suspense.”