Edward G. Robinson quotes

Edward G. Robinson was a Romanian-born American actor, renowned for his powerful performances in classic Hollywood films such as "Little Caesar" and "Key Largo." His intense screen presence and distinctive voice made him one of the era’s most recognizable leading men. He is remembered as a legendary figure in American cinema and an icon of the gangster genre. Here are 12 of his quotes:

The sitting around on the set is awful. But I always figure that's what they pay me for. The acting I do for free.

Edward G. Robinson

I had the advantage of reading the book, and when the script was first submitted to me, it was just another gangster story - the east side taking over the west side and all that.

Edward G. Robinson

In those days I would go for an interview and find myself competing with this other chap who would always be younger and taller, and much handsomer than I.

Edward G. Robinson

The first symptom is that hair grows on your ears. It's very disconcerting.

Edward G. Robinson

My father and uncles and all their friends turned their lungs black trying to satisfy my collector's zeal.

Edward G. Robinson

Things got so bad that when I went shopping for a house, some people would refuse to open the door if they saw it was me standing there. And drunks would always want to challenge me.

Edward G. Robinson

I didn't play at collecting. No cigar anywhere was safe from me.

Edward G. Robinson

It's the word I dislike, not the food. Give me a piece of bread and butter and I'll enjoy it. Now tell me it's margarine and I'll throw up.

Edward G. Robinson

I hated every minute of it and couldn't stop crying.

Edward G. Robinson

You know, I've always figured the waiting is what I get paid for. The acting I do free.

Edward G. Robinson