- You need a real burning ambition to make it in Hollywood. When it's clear that you're not going to, that drive just dies. Then you're left with the most terrible emptiness that never leaves.
- [In 1989, he recalled his Niagara (1953) co-star] Marilyn Monroe was very sweet off the set, but maddening to work with. My goal was to be professional. She was already a star and yet the most unprofessional person I've ever worked with.
- [In 1953, when he received "Photoplay" magazine citation for "Most Promising Newcomer"] You feel so humble and so grateful to the people, whoever they are, wherever they are, who voted for you. I only hope that I'll be able to say thanks by becoming the star they think I can be.
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