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 was never trained for anything. (Alan Ladd)
I've always had a great respect for the picture business. It's been good to me. View quote
Alan Ladd
Not every father gets a chance to start his son off in his own footsteps. View quote
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I just want to make pictures that are entertaining. I'll leave the scenery chewing to someone else. View quote
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I'm no good with words but I'll find ways from time to time to show you how grateful I am. View quote
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Time scoots along pretty fast when you grow up. View quote
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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. View quote
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I learned more about acting from George Stevens in a few months than I had in my entire life up until then. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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If I had my way, I'd do all my entertaining on the front steps. (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. View quote
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I was a dummy in school. View quote
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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. View quote
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Just as Jimmy Stewart and Tyrone Power get 50 percent of the profits, so do I. View quote
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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. View quote
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Being a good host offsets the deprivation and loneliness of my youth. View quote
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Maybe I thought too much about picking up the money and not enough about the really good parts. View quote
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I never fail to feel let down when I see myself on the screen. View quote
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It's natural to want your kids to have all the things you didn't have. View quote
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I'm going to make it. Nothing is going to stop me. Nothing. I want it too much. (Alan Ladd)
Nobody's strong enough to stand up under a flood of weak material. View quote
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I'm working myself to death. View quote
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Maybe I can't act, but I know the gimmicks. I studied acting all my life and know what's good for me. View quote
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I don't care how small the parts are, as long as they're good. View quote
Alan Ladd

Alan Ladd

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: September 3, 1913
Died: January 29, 1964
Quotes count: 37

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