Alan Ladd quotes

Alan Ladd was an American actor best known for his roles in film noir and classic westerns, including "Shane." His striking looks and emotionally restrained performances made him a popular leading man during the 1940s and 1950s. He became one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars of his era. Here are 37 of his quotes:

I've always had a great respect for the picture business. It's been good to me.

Alan Ladd

Not every father gets a chance to start his son off in his own footsteps.

Alan Ladd

I just want to make pictures that are entertaining. I'll leave the scenery chewing to someone else.

Alan Ladd

I'm no good with words but I'll find ways from time to time to show you how grateful I am.

Alan Ladd

Time scoots along pretty fast when you grow up.

Alan Ladd

It seems only reasonable that the people have a right to know virtually everything about the personality they are buying each time they put their money through the box office.

Alan Ladd

I learned more about acting from George Stevens in a few months than I had in my entire life up until then.

Alan Ladd

My parents were so poor when I was a kid, I never went anywhere. I take our youngsters with us because I don't know anything that teaches them so much.

Alan Ladd

I'm shy and can't for the life of me barge around and slap people on the back. I sit in a corner by myself and am tickled to death when someone comes over to talk to me.

Alan Ladd

When I was on the air a lot my throat and vocal chords got tired. If you don't vary your tones you can't get pretty tired of your own voice.

Alan Ladd

I was a dummy in school.

Alan Ladd

It's a funny thing about me. I don't have any interest in food most of the time now, although when I was a kid I was always hungry.

Alan Ladd

Just as Jimmy Stewart and Tyrone Power get 50 percent of the profits, so do I.

Alan Ladd

I had only that one picture, Hitler, the Beast of Berlin, in which I had a part big enough to impress anyone. I tried for better roles over and over again.

Alan Ladd

Being a good host offsets the deprivation and loneliness of my youth.

Alan Ladd

Maybe I thought too much about picking up the money and not enough about the really good parts.

Alan Ladd

I never fail to feel let down when I see myself on the screen.

Alan Ladd

It's natural to want your kids to have all the things you didn't have.

Alan Ladd

Nobody's strong enough to stand up under a flood of weak material.

Alan Ladd

I'm working myself to death.

Alan Ladd

Maybe I can't act, but I know the gimmicks. I studied acting all my life and know what's good for me.

Alan Ladd

I don't care how small the parts are, as long as they're good.

Alan Ladd