Burt Lancaster quotes

Burt Lancaster was an American actor and producer, famous for his charismatic screen presence and versatility. His performances in classics such as "From Here to Eternity" and "Elmer Gantry" earned him critical acclaim and several major awards. He became one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars and a respected figure in the film industry. Here are 24 of his quotes:

I found marriage somewhat stifling. I don't know that I am the kind of man who ought to be married.

Burt Lancaster

Can anything be more Un-American than the Un-American committee?

Burt Lancaster

Take the feeling of hunger out of your gut, and you're no longer a champion.

Burt Lancaster

I judge a restaurant by the bread and by the coffee.

Burt Lancaster

You have to fight against being an antique.

Burt Lancaster

Obviously I am not the young man who came to Hollywood in 1946.

Burt Lancaster

I hate looking backward, but every once in a while it sneaks up on you.

Burt Lancaster

I am interested in being in pictures that I would like to see.

Burt Lancaster

Sell yourself first, if you want to sell anything.

Burt Lancaster

I am reasonably happy, providing I keep busy.

Burt Lancaster

I feel that I am a good actor.

Burt Lancaster

My brother never had me to dinner in his life.

Burt Lancaster

I have turned down a lot of garbage lately.

Burt Lancaster

I had the luck of having an obedient body.

Burt Lancaster

A circus is like a mother in whom one can confide and who rewards and punishes.

Burt Lancaster

I believe we should appeal to people at the higher levels.

Burt Lancaster

Sometimes I only succeed in beating myself to death.

Burt Lancaster

My former wife is a truly wonderful person.

Burt Lancaster

Most people seem to think I'm the kind of guy who shaves with a blowtorch. Actually I'm bookish and worrisome.

Burt Lancaster

They were fun days, and we set the town on fire with every movie we did.

Burt Lancaster

Mother beat the hell out of us. She'd have wild outbursts.

Burt Lancaster