Broderick Crawford quotes

Broderick Crawford was an American actor celebrated for his powerful screen presence and distinctive voice. Famous for winning an Academy Award for his role in "All the King’s Men," he often portrayed tough and authoritative characters. He remains remembered as a leading star of classic Hollywood cinema. Here are 14 of his quotes:

I collect antiques. Why? Because they're beautiful. (Broderick Crawford)

My father was always telling himself no one was perfect, not even my mother.

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I've made upwards of a million bucks in the cops and robbers business.

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When people tell you they saw your last picture - well, the way they say it sounds like they hope it was.

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It's hard to explain why I like Europe so much.

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I've made my peace with myself.

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I get a wild hair up my nose and I want to go.

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I'm what you call a deathbed Catholic.

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I have a jaundiced eye but a young mind.

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I only go to mass when somebody asks me, but when I get in trouble I call for a priest.

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I was always the second heavy. (Broderick Crawford)

If you're going to be a bum, be the biggest. If you're going to blow it, blow it big.

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I'm too young for Medicare and too old for broads to care.

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I want to make someone walk straight, but I've left my sons nothing but wars.

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: December 9, 1911
Died: April 26, 1986
Quotes count: 14

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