James Cagney quotes

James Cagney was an American film actor and dancer, renowned for his energetic performances and distinctive style. His roles in crime dramas, especially as tough, fast-talking gangsters, made him a Hollywood legend. He remains widely celebrated for his versatility and charisma on screen. Here are 8 of his quotes:

You don't psych yourself up for these things, you do them... I'm acting for the audience, not for myself, and I do it as directly as I can. (James Cagney)

You dirty, double-crossing rat.

James Cagney

Perhaps people, and kids especially, are spoiled today, because all the kids today have cars, it seems. When I was young you were lucky to have a bike.

James Cagney

You know, the period of World War I and the Roaring Twenties were really just about the same as today. You worked, and you made a living if you could, and you tired to make the best of things. For an actor or a dancer, it was no different then than today. It was a struggle.

James Cagney

My father was totally Irish, and so I went to Ireland once. I found it to be very much like New York, for it was a beautiful country, and both the women and men were good-looking.

James Cagney

I never actually said "Ooh, you dirty rat."

James Cagney

I got a part as a chorus girl in a show called Every Sailor and I had fun doing it. Mother didn't really approve of it, through.

James Cagney

He can't even put a telephone receiver back on the hook without giving the action some special spark of life.

James Cagney

James Cagney

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: July 17, 1899
Died: March 30, 1986
Quotes count: 8
Wikipedia: James Cagney

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