Jimmy Stewart quotes

Jimmy Stewart was an American actor widely admired for his distinctive voice and everyman screen persona. His roles in classic films such as "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Rear Window" made him a beloved Hollywood icon. He became one of the most respected and enduring stars in American cinema. Here are 26 of his quotes:

Never treat your audience as customers, always as partners. (Jimmy Stewart)
If you can do a part and not have the acting show. View quote
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When I got back from the war in 1946 people didn't want the Mr. Smith kind of movie any more, and I refused to make war pictures. View quote
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Fear is an insidious and deadly thing. It can warp judgment, freeze reflexes, breed mistakes. Worse, it's contagious. View quote
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It may sound corny, but what's wrong with wanting to fight for your country. Why are people reluctant to use the word patriotism? View quote
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I'm going to be with Gloria now. View quote
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You have to develop a style that suits you and pursue it, not just develop a bag of tricks. View quote
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I've sort of gotten into the habit of looking for the vulnerable guy, the guy who makes mistakes, the guy who can't figure things out all the time but keeps at it. View quote
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It was amazing that a play that seems dated in this world... A man whose best friend is a six-foot white rabbit... But it caught on, especially with young people - they surprised me most of all. View quote
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Well, I think one of the main things that you have to think about when acting in the movies is to try not to make the acting show. View quote
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Hollywood dishes out too much praise for small things I won't let it get me, but too much praise can turn a fellow's head if he doesn't watch his step. (Jimmy Stewart)
I sort of got into Westerns... It was a sort of desperation move, really. I had several pictures that didn't go very well, and I just realised that I would have to try something else. View quote
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I've always been skeptical of people who say they lose themselves in a part. View quote
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Happiness is not having what you want but wanting what you have. View quote
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We had an apartment on west side of Central Park. The rent was very reasonable. We found out later that it belonged to a gangster called Legs Diamond and it was a front to his headquarters. It was fine. View quote
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One time they traded me for seven horses. Seven stunt horses. View quote
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I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, and I'm happy, Doctor, I finally won out over it. View quote
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I always told Hitch that it would have been better to put seats around the set and sell tickets. View quote
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When it came to kissing, Harlow was the best. View quote
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I lasted one night. They said my playing spoiled people's appetites. View quote
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Frank called me one day and said, 'I have an idea for a movie, why don't you come over and I'll tell you?' So I went over and we sat down and he said, 'This picture starts in heaven'. That shook me. (Jimmy Stewart)
I'd like to do Harvey again. I did it two years ago with Helen Hayes in New York. It was a joy. I was so glad to do it again because I never thought I did it right the first time. View quote
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I always stayed for the first curtain call and people always said, 'Who's that?' But this got me started in acting. View quote
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I don't go to movies very much. In fact, I never cared for them. But when I do go, I like to watch Jimmy Stewart. I met him when he was making "Strategic Air Command" at St. Petersburg, Fla. and like him very much. View quote
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It's a Wonderful Life: George Bailey. View quote
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Jimmy Stewart

Jimmy Stewart - Image
Occupation: American Actor
Born: May 20, 1908
Died: July 2, 1997
Quotes count: 26
Wikipedia: Jimmy Stewart

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