Alan Ladd quotes - page 2

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'd rather be David Ladd's father than Alan Ladd any day. (Alan Ladd)
I think any movie star who refuses autographs has a hell of a nerve. View quote
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I'm the most insecure guy in Hollywood. If you had it good all your life, you figure it can't ever get bad, but when you had it bad, you wonder how long a thing like this will last. View quote
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I know what's good for me. I can't play black or gray. I can't be a villain or anything close to one. I have to play white. View quote
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I wish I were the type who could walk into a place and have everybody love me. But I'm not, and there's no use wishing. View quote
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I hear about stars being torn to pieces by fans. It never happened to me and I never saw it happen to anyone else. View quote
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A producer has to know all about everything from set-building to costumes to acting. View quote
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Our children were trained to look after each other. View quote
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As long as my pictures go into theaters and we ask people to pay to see what I do on the screen, I should not object if customers want to know what kind of man I am. View quote
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What good will a tax break do me if I'm crippled for life? View quote
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If you can figure out my success on the screen, you're a better man than I. (Alan Ladd)
Strangers still leave me self-conscious. 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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